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The Ballad of the Viking King, Holger the Dane

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.

Top Cast

  • Gustav Nordgreen Jacobsen

    Gustav Nordgreen Jacobsen

    Holger som dreng (voice)

  • Thomas Mørk

    Thomas Mørk

    Holger som voksen (voice)

  • Sam Besekow

    Sam Besekow

    Kong Siegfred / Odin (voice)

  • Bertel Torne Olsen

    Bertel Torne Olsen

    Gøtrik / Frei (voice)

  • Jesper Christensen

    Jesper Christensen

    Hemming / Loke (voice)

  • Chresten Speggers Simonsen

    Chresten Speggers Simonsen

    Vidukind (voice)

  • Birgitte Raaberg

    Birgitte Raaberg

    Freja (voice)

  • Vigga Bro

    Vigga Bro

    Shamankvinde (voice)

  • Claus Bue

    Claus Bue

    Karl den Store (voice)

Overview

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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