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31/01/1972 Documentary 0h 37m
72
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Overview

The intention of the film is to give an impression of what small exotic Denmark looks like, what the strange Danes look like and how they are. Nearly 100 Danes are presented in the film, amongst them a racing cyclist, a Minister of Finance, a popular actor and 13 unmarried women from a provincial town. "There is too much fogginess and rain and melancholy in most of the pictures of Denmark," says Jørgen Leth. "But not in my film. I would like to show you some authentic, clear and beautiful pictures from this strange country."

  1. Jørgen Leth

    Director, Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Asger Leth

    Himself

  2. Jørgen Ryg

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Reviews

A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2026-05-22
1972 was quite an important year for Denmark with the accession of Queen Margrethe II bringing a renewed sense of optimism to her Kingdom. I doubt, however, that if Her Majesty were to watch this now she would feel very inspired by this pedestrian effort from Jørgen Leth. It doesn't exactly get off to a flying start as a chap shows us the intricies of his bike. Yes, it has wheels and handlebars and he's not half bad at balancing on it - but we are using a static set in a studio so there's nowhere for him to go. Next follow a series of increasingly uninspiring chats from the budding youth of t...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
Danish

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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