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Life in Denmark

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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."

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Status
Released
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Language
Danish
  • denmark
  • cyclist

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Director

Jørgen Leth

Produced in

Denmark

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Release dates

  • DenmarkDK

    • Theatrical31 Jan 1972

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Life in Denmark was released on 31 January 1972.

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    CinemaSerf

    5/22/2026

    5/10

    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 …

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