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The Ballad of the Viking King, Holger the Dane(1996)
Status: Released
Date: 1996-08-30
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Time: 1h 22m
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This puppet film is a visually rich interpretation of the national hero Holger Danske. The story begins with Holger's birth and baptism in pagan Denmark around the year 800. The little boy is kidnapped by the Franks, who, led by Charlemagne, are trying to unite the many peoples of Europe into one empire, under one faith. The film follows the open and charming Holger's encounter with war and love, foreign cultures and beliefs, thereby touching on some universal and eternally valid themes.
Languages: Danish.
Countries:
Denmark
ProductionCompanies:
Frejas Børn
Movie: The Ballad of the Viking King, Holger the Dane
Top 10 Billed Cast
Thomas Mørk
Holger som voksen (voice)
Sam Besekow
Kong Siegfred / Odin (voice)
Jesper Christensen
Hemming / Loke (voice)
Birgitte Raaberg
Freja (voice)
Vigga Bro
Shamankvinde (voice)
Claus Bue
Karl den Store (voice)
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This puppet film is a visually rich interpretation of the national hero Holger Danske. The story begins with Holger's birth and baptism in pagan Denmark around the year 800. The little boy is kidnapped by the Franks, who, led by Charlemagne, are trying to unite the many peoples of Europe into one empire, under one faith. The film follows the open and charming Holger's encounter with war and love, foreign cultures and beliefs, thereby touching on some universal and eternally valid themes.
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1996-08-30
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