Comedian Dirch Passer has found himself in perennial loneliness after a fast-tracked rise to fame. He struggles between his own desire to gain critical respect and servicing the audience’s needs. His talent is both a blessing and a curse…

If you don’t know who Dirch Passer is, now is the perfect time to find out! Martin Zandvliet’s entertaining and insightful portrait of the beloved Danish performer injects the typical biopic with some much needed flare. Beautifully shot and acted, A Funny Man is a colourful look into showbiz.