Cast: John Wittig

Direction Bille August

Cast Max von Sydow · Pelle Hvenegaard · Astrid Villaume · Lars Simonsen

Synopsis Pelle the Conqueror (1987) follows the journey of a young boy named Pelle and his father, Lasse, as they migrate from Sweden to the Danish island of Bornholm in the late 19th century. Seeking a better life after the loss...

Direction Lene Grønlykke · Sven Grønlykke

Cast Jesper Klein · Paul Hüttel · Inge Baaring · Edith Thrane

Synopsis Ballad of Carl-Henning (1969) follows the journey of Carl-Henning, portrayed by Jasper Klein, a young apprentice laboring on a dairy farm in the expansive Danish marshlands. Beyond his daily chores, Carl-Henning dedicates his free time to restoring an old, non-functional...

Direction Erik Balling

Cast Louis Miehe-Renard · Sonja Jensen · Per Buckhøj · Inger Lassen

Synopsis Adam and Eve (1953) centers around a mysterious, unassuming little gray book that hails from the vibrant and sexually liberated city of Paris. Despite its modest appearance, the book holds a significant power that should not be underestimated. As it...

Direction Bent Christensen

Cast Ebbe Rode · Helle Virkner · Jane Seymour · Ove Sprogøe

Synopsis The Only Way (1970) follows the harrowing journey of a Jewish family as they attempt to flee Denmark in October 1943, amidst the backdrop of the German occupation. The narrative delves into the family's desperate efforts to evade capture and...

Direction Frank Dunlop · Anker Sørensen · Edvin Tiemroth

Cast Tony Britton · Dieter Eppler · John Wittig · Brigitte Federspiel

Synopsis Den sidste vinter (1960) unfolds during the closing stages of World War II, focusing on the Danish resistance as they nurse an injured English agent who arrived via plane. The agent's mission is to execute a crucial sabotage operation, but...