The Pact (2021 film)

The Pact (Pagten) is a 2021 drama film directed by Bille August.

Synopsis
In dire straits, aging literary icon Karen Blixen (Isak Dinesen) strikes a deal with a young poet, Thorkild Bjørnvig. Blixen, yearning to recapture a spark, promises to mentor Bjørnvig into greatness in exchange for his unwavering obedience.

Cast

 * Birthe Neumann as Karen Blixen
 * Simon Bennebjerg as Thorkild Bjørnvig
 * Nanna Voss as Grete
 * Asta Kamma August as Benedicte

Reception
On the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes website, the film has an approval rating of 79% based on 14 reviews, with an average rating of 6.5/10. Om Metacritic, the film received a score of 59 out of 100, based on 7 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.