23rd Verzió Festival 16–25/11 2026.

Menopause Mystery

Menopause Mystery

Mysteriet om Menopausen
Poster
Menopause Mystery poster
Directed by

Louise Unmack Kjeldsen

Denmark, Norway, Germany | 2026 | 74 min | English, Norwegian, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Danish
Full Synopsis

In her fifties, Louise suddenly begins struggling with insomnia, difficulty concentrating, and mood swings. When she discovers that her symptoms may be linked to menopause, she sets out to investigate, meeting scientists, doctors, and women exploring the physical, psychological, and social effects of hormonal changes. Her personal journey unfolds into a broader investigation of the gaps in our knowledge about menopause and the social taboos surrounding it.

Producer
Anne Krysiza Sørensen
Malene Flindt Pedersen
Screenwriter
Louise Unmack Kjeldsen
Distribution
Anja Dziersk
RISE AND SHINE
anja.dziersk@riseandshine-berlin.de
Festivals & Awards
Academy of Sciences Film Festival (AFO) 2026 – Student Jury Award
Available Online
11. 20. FRIDAY 16:15
Screening
Toldi - David Lynch Hall
Subtitle: English and Hungarian
11. 22. SUNDAY 16:15
Screening
Művész - Chaplin
Subtitle: English and Hungarian

Trailer

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Louise Unmack Kjeldsen
Director
Louise Unmack Kjeldsen

Louise Unmack Kjeldsen is a Danish documentary filmmaker who has directed documentaries and television series since the late 1990s. Her debut feature Fat Front, co-directed with Louise Detlefsen, premiered at IDFA in 2019. Her work often combines personal stories with broader social questions.