Hygge movie poster

Hygge

January 21, 2026 1h 36m

Released in January 2026. Hygge is a drama film. directed by Zarah Schrade.

Starring Eva Maria Jost, Bayan Layla, and Catrin Striebeck

Synopsis

A couple consisting of two women, Levi and Minu, participate in a reality TV show called Hygge, inspired by the Swedish lifestyle concept of the same name. On an island, the new community they form part of takes advantage of their remoteness from society in order to experiment with its own values. But contrary to Levi's expectations, the ideals of traditional gender roles still seem to prevail among the show’s bosses. Therefore, at a certain point, Levi tries to escape and to convince Minu to leave with her.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 21, 2026 Just released
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Runtime 1h 36m 96 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • Klinkerfilm
  • NDR
  • MOIN Filmförderung Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein
  • nordmedia

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hygge about?

A couple consisting of two women, Levi and Minu, participate in a reality TV show called Hygge, inspired by the Swedish lifestyle concept of the same name. On an island, the new community they form...

Who directed Hygge?

Hygge was directed by Zarah Schrade.

How long is Hygge?

Hygge has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).

When was Hygge released?

Hygge was released on January 21, 2026 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Hygge?

The main cast of Hygge includes Eva Maria Jost, Bayan Layla, Catrin Striebeck, Jenny Elvers, André Hennicke.