Mathilde Arcel
Mathilde Arcel | |
|---|---|
 Arcel in 2026 | |
| Born | Mathilde Arcel Fock 25 July 1996 Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Education | DASPA |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2009 - present |
| Partner | Ask Berntsen |
| Parent | Nikolaj Arcel (uncle) |
Mathilde Arcel is a Danish actress. Most known for her performance in the drama film Woman Unknown (2026), for which she won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival.
Early life
Arcel was born on 25 July 1996, in Copenhagen. She is the youngest daughter of the Danish actress Nastja Arcel and Danish theatre director Mikael Fock.
Career
Arcel's career started at just 13 years old, playing the lead in the Danish TV series Mille (2009). She finished her education at the Danish National School of Performing Arts (DASPA) in Aarhus in 2020.
In 2025, Arcel appeared in a supporting role in Second Victims, earning Bodil Award and Robert Award nominations. Her performance in Woman Unknown (2026) as Marie, a young nanny and housemaid harbouring a secret shortly after Nazi occupation of Denmark, was her breakout role. She received critical acclaim at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, where she won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress.
Personal life
Her uncle is the Danish filmmaker Nikolaj Arcel.
She is currently in a relationship with Ask Berntsen.
Filmography
Feature films
| Year | English Title | Original Title | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Mørkeland | Emma | |
| 2025 | Second Victims | Det andet offer | Emilie |
| Special Unit: The First Murder | Rejseholdet - det første mord | Camilla Holdt | |
| 2026 | Woman Unknown | Kvinde, ukendt | Marie |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Mille | Mille | 10 episodes |
| 2022 | The Shift | Laura | 1 episode |
| 2023 | Dansegarderoben | Anne | |
| Agent | Line | 8 episodes | |
| 2025 | Oxen | Louise | 1 episode |
| 2026 | Uniformen | Liv | 3 episodes |
References
- ↑ Fouda, Malek; Scarpellini, Manuela (13 September 2026) [2026-09-12]. "'Woman Unknown' wins Golden Lion award at the 83rd Venice Film Festival while 'Naza' wins special jury prize". Euronews. Retrieved 13 September 2026.
- ↑ "Politieleven Liv fra Uniformen: Her er hendes kendte forældre, onkel, søster og svoger". BILLED-BLADET (in Danish). 8 March 2026. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ↑ "Mathilde fik hovedrollen" (in Danish). 24.dk. 11 February 2009. Archived from the original on 14 February 2009. Retrieved 15 September 2026. [dead link]
- 1 2 ""Who is this new young actress?" – Denmark's Woman Unknown fills up the Venice screen". Nordisk Film & TV Fond. Retrieved 15 September 2026.
- ↑ Hoff, Frederik (7 September 2026). "Verdens kritikere hylder Mathilde Arcel". Filmmagasinet Ekko (in Danish). Retrieved 15 September 2026.
- ↑ Oltermann, Philip (15 September 2026). "Venice best actress winner says she signed on at Danish job centre days before her victory". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 15 September 2026.
- ↑ Brydesen, Felicia Hey (7 September 2025). "Romantikken blomstrede på filmsettet: Sådan blev Mathilde og Ask kærester". alt (in Danish). Retrieved 15 September 2026.
