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.
Directed by Laila Hodell · Written by Laila Hodell
Your Rating
Cast
- Gustav Nordgreen Jacobsen Holger som dreng (voice)
-
Thomas Mørk Holger som voksen (voice) -
Sam Besekow Kong Siegfred / Odin (voice) - Bertel Torne Olsen Gøtrik / Frei (voice)
-
Jesper Christensen Hemming / Loke (voice) - Chresten Speggers Simonsen Vidukind (voice)
-
Birgitte Raaberg Freja (voice) -
Vigga Bro Shamankvinde (voice) -
Claus Bue Karl den Store (voice) - Rasmus de Neergård Karl-Ot som dreng (voice)
-
Søren Sætter-Lassen Karl-Ot som voksen (voice) - Sofie Tønsberg Dianna som barn (voice)
Make it a double feature
1h 27m together
The Ballad of the Viking King, Holger the Dane
Creature Comforts
A close match in mood and era.
