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A portrait of female photographer and freelancer Nanna Kreutzmann, who struggles to find her inner peace after spending her life documenting disasters and conflicts.

On the first day at his new school, Mathias is given the worst possible homework: write an essay about yourself. The timid Mathias struggles to find the words. A minor identity crisis was not his idea of a good start. However, the essay is quickly put on hold, as he discovers that the deaf girl from school is spying on him.

A renowned and widowed otolaryngologist hires a young, penniless poet as live-in nanny for his three rowdy – but musically gifted – children.

Jytte Rex' sixth feature explores the here and now, the once and future beyond, Death and Eros, and proof of God's existence to be found in the Black Holes in a universe of nothingness. Tangible human individuals like Adam, an astronome, and two small children move through the surreal landscapes of Jytte Rex' cinematic poetry. If a door opens, it is only to lead you into Eternity's ultimate maze.

We know Aung San Suu Kyi as "a golden bird in a cage"; she is a valuable icon representing freedom and democracy of which the suppressed population of Burma project much hope for. In the West she stands out as a symbol of peace and reconciliation. She has been awarded countless prizes for her effort, among them the Nobel Peace Prize. But who is the person and woman behind it all? The Military Dictatorship has on several occasions offered her the opportunity to leave the country. But why does Aung San Suu Kyi voluntarily choose to stay in her captivity instead of going into exile? Lady of No Fear offers a strong and fascinating glimpse into Aung San Suu Kyis life and portrays some of the consequences her freedom struggle has had, not only for her, but also for her closest friends and family indeed.

Tobias Jacobsen is 42. When the doctors tell him he is fatally ill, the earth opens up beneath him and he finds himself plunging into the abyss. It makes him think of the time he was 13 and his girlfriend got him to jump off the balcony of her father's house with a sun umbrella for a parachute. Two stories separated by 29 years are told in parallel, but gradually intertwine into one drama. Both stories have moments of joy and tragedy, as fates wondrously separate and are brought back together again. It is a story about making a leap of faith, trusting in yourself and realizing that, ultimately, life is no good without humour, even of the darker variety.

Two reporters of TV-Glad, Daniel Henriksen and Majbritt Holm, accompany the composer Per Nørgård on a train journey from Copenhagen to Aalborg, where his fairy tale cantata "Will o'-the-Wisps in Town" is going to be performed. On the journey, Per Nørgård talks about his work on the cantata, which is based on the fairy tale "The Will-o'-the Wisps Are in Town, Said the Marsh Witch", written by Andersen in 1865.

Oliver Stanescu takes us on a journey through the funny highs and embarrassing lows of his 32-year life. Look forward to wonderful stories ranging from the silliest and most unfortunate episodes to the small moments that have given life a little extra meaning.

Jan Fog graduated from Gammel Hellerup Gymnasium in 1968 and received his law degree from the University of Copenhagen in 1976. During his high school years, he worked as a lottery ticket seller for Det Sønderjyske Lotteri, where he was a familiar face on Strøget in Copenhagen with his little MG, from which he sold lottery tickets.

The popular artist Frank Harvey has been offered a job in America. On the voyage across the Atlantic, Harvey catches sight of the captain’s beautiful daughter, and the two quickly become good friends. However, a fire breaks out in the ship’s hold, and while the crew struggles to put out the flames, Harvey has to keep the passengers calm with his very best performances, and pray for his and the lives of others. (Stumfilm.dk)

The priest on Snarø, Adam Valerius, is a widower for three years, and the young ladies in the parish are queuing up to become the next priest's wife. But when Adam's single housekeeper suddenly becomes pregnant, the small community gets talking, and soon the bishop is summoned. By a twist of fate, the Copenhagen actor Emil Flor, who is on his way to the island, is mistaken for the bishop, and he gets into the role and elegantly resolves the conflict. But then the real bishop appears...

The notorious Swedish criminal Clark Olofsson's activities from his first serious conviction in 1966 and ten years on of bank robberies and fraud.

A young girl from a wealthy family shoots her boyfriend dead in her home in an intense moment. Horrified and panicking about what she has done, she calls the number of a special cleanup service that promises to get rid of the body and make all evidence disappear. Unfortunately their staff is currently short handed and they send a bloody rookie to do the job. Can that go well?

When Leo gets into a fatal car accident, his position in life changes. The events surrounding the accident shed light on people's relationships with each other - their changing roles as helpers and helpless.

Stand-up special from Danish comedian Jonatan Spang, poking fun at his homeland of Denmark, its people, and other such nonsense.

Harry Spleed’s jealousy near turns to madness when he finds a torn letter to his wife from a mysterious “Johan”. Harry knows three Johans, so one of them must be the culprit! He seeks them all out, convinced that each of them has run off with his wife. Harry ends up with a pair of black eyes before heading home. Perhaps the second half of the torn letter contains further clues? (Stumfilm.dk)

Whispering Revolution (2015) Shammi, age 21, is a tiny woman with big dreams. She has spend her life actively fighting the discrimination in Bangladesh. In Bangladesh lives around 11 tribes in an area called the Chittagong Hill Tracts. The indigenous are the victims of an ethnic cleansing and the Bengali settlers violate several human rights every day. Even though Shammi belongs to the Bengali people, she has decided to meet the indigenous women of Chittagong. We follow her first steps and though about starting a revolution to change the relationship between to two groups of people.

Filming of actor Thorkild Roose in some of his greatest theatrical roles: as Delescluze in "The Defeat" (Nordahl Grieg) and as Cardinal Gonzaga de Castro in "The Cardinals' Dinner" (Julio Dantas). In addition, well-known actors such as Tove Maës, Johannes Meyer and Palle Huld are also seen.

The funeral of composer Johan Peter Emilius Hartmanns in Vor Frue Kirke.

Selma and her friend Marie are going to Marie’s family vacation house in Sweden. They meet Marie’s friend, Agnete, and she gets invited along. The film explores the everchanging group dynamic, and what happens when two becomes three.

FRAGMENT | Tønne secretly visits a posh lady for dance lessons, which his wife mistakes for infidelity. All attempts to convince his missus that the visits are just about dancing seem to fall on deaf ears. Perhaps not too strange, as it turns out that Tønne has learnt almost nothing from his lessons. (Stumfilm.dk)

A documentary about nuclear power plants in Europe. The film follows the cycle of the uranium fuel and tries to give a full picture of the consequences of atomic power and daily life in a number of areas, so that it is not just a technical problem, but also a human one.

Miki is of Greenlandic descent, but grew up in Sweden. He travels to Nuuk for the first time to relax and meet his distant relatives. But suddenly he is whirled into the petty crime of cousin Kunuk and his gang. Within an instant, Miki is in charge of two tons of stolen fireworks, some buddies who do not quite understand him, a sweet girl, and the city's mafia boss are hot on his heels.

A world-renowned pastry chef, reflects on his relationship with his deceased father Milton Abel Sr., famed Kansas City jazz musician.

Yvonne and Rolf are getting married. Then Rolf meets Primula and falls in love with her. Primula is fired for being late, but discovers that she is the daughter of the director, whose other daughter, Yvonne, is actually going to marry Rolf. The wedding day arrives, but who will Rolf marry?

We are in a small Heurigen-Café in Vienna. The young singer Fritz Hertzgruber meets a young Danish writer, Jesper Ellekilde, and the two young people become friends immediately. Fritz has been to Denmark as a "Viennese child" and is now an enthusiastic member of the Viennese children's own club. The following evening, the club's annual draw for a trip to Denmark takes place, and Fritz is the lucky one - albeit by detours. Fritz and Jesper are accompanied to Denmark, where Fritz is very much looking forward to the reunion with his foster parents, the composer Emilius Andersen and his wife. They were the sweetest people to their Viennese child, and their home stands in Fritz's memory as the epitome of idyll and harmony.

A free church pastor in Aarhus is reported to the police for having violated seven women in the congregation, with two of the women accusing him of rape. The pastor admits to inappropriate relationships, but claims it was consensual. The police drop the case due to lack of evidence, as it is currently not illegal for a pastor to have sex with adult members of the congregation, as long as they are over 18. But should the law be changed? The prosecution has charged the pastor with showing inappropriate nude images, with a reservation to seek deportation and compensation.

On a deserted farm far from civilization, an abused, mute, and severely disabled son lives with his mother, who is a mass murderer. When the son falls in love with a woman his mother has kidnapped, he must break free from his mother's clutches so that his love for the kidnapped woman can blossom.

A summery love triangle unfolds on the Egelund estate. The landowner Sprange’s daughter Else and the painter Bolt are secretly engaged and enjoying their romance when the idyllic state of affairs is suddenly disrupted by the arrival of Arthur v. Pollnitz. It transpires that Sprange has promised v. Pollnitz his daughter’s hand in marriage, and when Else and Bolt hear about it, they come up with all kinds of shenanigans to foil her father’s plans. (Stumfilm.dk)

A rich boy Manu and a poor girl Mink are in love and want to get married.

Live at Abbey Road Studios 2004 contains a recording of the final show of the Honeyburst tour, held on 3 September 2004 in Studio 1 of the Abbey Road Studios, marking the 10-year-anniversary of Christensen's professional career as a musician, which was made possible by the success of his 2003 album Honeyburst. Additionally, the band had a really good year and was on a roll, so Christensen was happy to have it documented. The concert was composed of two sets; one with full band, one unplugged. The setlists contained songs from the two solo albums that had been released by then, Secrets on Parade (2000) and Honeyburst (2003), as well as from the eponymous debut album of Christensen's former band, Dizzy Mizz Lizzy (1994).

A lazy sculptor squanders his advance and has to think outside the box to meet his deadline. At short notice, the sculptor has received the task of carving a copy of the famous statue “The Swimmer”. However, due to time pressure, one of the sculptor’s students has to replace the marble and become a living statue. Will the costumer see through the sculptor’s deceit? (Stumfilm.dk)

Ryuichi runs a small Japanese company "I Want To Cheer You Up Ltd" operating it from his mobile phone and his laptop. He rents out people: family members, friends, colleagues or others, to help other people hide their secrets and make their life look better of just ...perfectly normal. On the surface Ryuichi has an ordinary family life. He is 44 years old, married and father of two (always video-gaming) boys, and he has an ordinary 9 to 5 job. However Ryuchi is most happy and thriving when he is at work impersonating as someone else's family. His own family has no knowledge of this and he therefore lives a double life himself. Will Ryuchi succeed in maintaining his secret or will he realize that helping others, requires the courage to help himself and expose his secret double life to his family?

Alois Nieswurz is eager to get out the door to propose to his beloved. But much to his chagrin, everything seems to be getting in the way! First, the ring disappears and then, goodness me, his underpants are sticking out the back of his trousers. Will the awkward suitor ever manage to get there and down on one knee? (stumfilm.dk)

Julie loses her boyfriend when they crash on a motorcycle. She is plagued by guilt and goes to a psychologist, who encourages her to return to the place where she had her first date with her boyfriend.

12-year-old Sarah spends most of her time in a fantasy world, where she goes on adventures with her imaginary friends. The film is about Sarah's fantasy world, her relationship with friends and family, and growing up.

A crazy guy dressed in blue breaks into a school and terrorises the students and staff.

The young Danish band 'The William Blakes' have made it into something of a dogma to record their albums in no time and under the dictate of certain, changing rules in a house in Bösebo in Sweden, 300 km from Copenhagen.

An old-school teacher is forced to face new challenges, both personally and professionally.

A sociological meditation on the different "exits" that young Palestinians choose, in order to cope with life in the refugee camps.

A melodrama set in West Jutland in 1912 among the tough railway workers, known as "børster" (brushes). A team of børster is staying with a drunken miller, and here the team's leader, Smukke Thorvald, falls in love with the miller's young wife, who dreams of a better life.

A short documentary about the film Epidemic based on interviews with the cast, crew and a film historian.

At the Næsbygaard estate, the old landowner misses his grandson Martin, who is on a cattle farm in Texas learning about agriculture. The estate's shooter is ill, so the stud master has to take care of his job as well. This comes at a time when he is training hard for the gallop race for the King's honorary prize. To help lift their spirits, they are visited by some children from Copenhagen who are on vacation. When serious problems arise involving poaching on the estate's land, the children help to solve the case. The stud farm manager is injured, and it looks as if the estate's horse will not be able to participate in the big gallop race. But luckily, young Martin returns home from Texas just in time....

A show about everything you should know. About war, birth and everything in between. Recorded at Bartof Station 2023

The way to a woman’s happiness is a job at the Magasin du Nord department store. Or at least it is if we’re to believe this short story about the country girl Grethe, who gets a job at the department store’s weaving mill and meets the man of her life. We follow the happy couple from their first meeting at a mannequin exhibition to them decorating their shared home. The department store truly helps them along the way by providing everything they need to furnish their marital happiness. (Stumfilm.dk)