Summary
In The Remnant: The Last Christians of Denmark, American filmmaker Matthew Eng explores a small rural community on Lolland Island in Denmark where traditional Lutheran and Catholic families have relocated together. These families, including Mikkel Søtbæk and his five children who moved with him from the city to Lolland, share common values despite their theological differences. Søtbæk explains that urbanization, secularism, and mass immigration have weakened community bonds for young millennials like himself. Eng’s documentary highlights how these families are finding a sense of purpose in their traditional Christian beliefs amidst Denmark’s predominantly secular society. The community has grown organically as former neighbors and acquaintances become part of the group after deciding to relocate together with faith as their common goal. Despite their confessional divide, Søtbæk and his family have found “benefits and blessings” on Lolland Island.
Key Topics
Lolland, Families, Traditional Values
