Kristoffer Nyholm

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Kristoffer Nyholm

Born May 13, 1951 · Silkeborg, Danmark (age 75)

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The House That Jack BuiltThe House That Jack Built · 2018
The House That Jack Built
★ 7.12018
MovieDramaHorror
Failed architect, engineer and vicious murderer Jack narrates the details of some of his most elaborately orchestrated crimes, each of them a towering piece of art that defines his life's work as a serial killer for twelve years.
The VanishingThe Vanishing · 2019
The Vanishing
★ 5.82019
MovieThrillerMystery
Three lighthouse keepers on an uninhabited island off the coast of Scotland discover something that isn't theirs to keep.
The IdiotsThe Idiots · 1998
The Idiots
★ 6.51998
MovieComedyDrama
A group of perfectly intelligent young people decide to react to society's cult of aimless, non-creative and non-responsible form intellect by living together in a community of 'idiots'. Their primary activity becomes going out into the world of 'normal' people and pretending to be mentally incompetent. They take advantage of this situation to create anarchy, and, by every possible means, to make those around them miserable.
Breaking the WavesBreaking the Waves · 1996
Breaking the Waves
★ 7.51996
MovieDramaRomance
In a small, conservative Scottish village, an oilman is paralyzed in an accident. His wife, who prayed for his return, feels guilty; even more, when he urges her to have sex with another.
The Boss of It AllThe Boss of It All · 2006
The Boss of It All
★ 6.62006
MovieComedy
The owner of an IT firm wants to sell his business for profit; however, when he started his firm, he invented a nonexistent president to hide behind when unpopular steps needed to be taken. When potential purchasers insist on negotiating with 'The Boss' face to face, the owner hires a failed actor to play the part.
EpidemicEpidemic · 1987
Epidemic
★ 5.71987
MovieDramaHorror
A filmmaker and a writer collaborate on a screenplay, in which an epidemic spreads about the whole world. Like the protagonist, they do not notice, that a real epidemic is developing around them.
ChristianiaChristiania · 1977
Christiania
★ 8.01977
MovieDocumentary
Freetown Christiania, also known as Christiania, is an intentional community and commune of about 850 to 1,000 residents, covering 7.7 hectares (19 acres) in the borough of Christianshavn in the Danish capital city of Copenhagen. Christiania has been a source of controversy since its creation in a squatted military area in 1971. Its cannabis trade was tolerated by authorities until 2004. Since then, relations between Christiania and Danish authorities have been strained.
RingenRingen · 1988
Ringen
1988
MovieDrama
Based on a story by Karen Blixen. Elisabeth von Rosen plays a young, newlywed, and happy lady of the manor. But when she comes face to face with a young sheep thief and murderer one day, she experiences a side of life she has never known before...

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The Eagle: A Crime OdysseyThe Eagle: A Crime Odyssey · 2004
The Eagle: A Crime Odyssey
★ 6.82004
SeriesCrimeDrama
The Eagle: A Crime Odyssey is a Danish police procedural television series produced by Danmarks Radio, created and written by Peter Thorsboe and Mai Brostrøm. The series debuted on 10 October 2004 in Denmark. It won an International Emmy Award from the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for best non-American television drama series in 2005. There were three seasons; the second season premiered in Denmark on 9 October 2005 and the third on 8 October 2006. The last episode originally aired in Denmark on 26 November 2006. The series was filmed on location in various parts of northern Europe, from Berlin and Copenhagen to Oslo and other locations including Iceland. The series has enjoyed particular success in Australia, where it airs on SBS and is available on DVD with English subtitles.

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