The Ballad of Carl-Henning
Balladen om Carl-Henning
Synopsis
Carl-Henning (Jasper Klein) is a young man working as an apprentice on a dairy farm in the Danish marshland. When he isn't working, he tinkers on a disabled car and dreams of a young girl who is a local student. After a few too many beers one night, he steals some money from the till at work. He is caught by the foreman, who beats the young man. Carl-Henning defends himself and knocks the man down a flight of stairs. Convinced he has murdered the man, Carl runs away and joins up with a traveling carnival. Although the foreman has only a slight bump on the head and all is forgiven, Carl never receives word he is welcome to return and begins a series of adventures that take him far beyond the farm.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sven Grønlykke, Lene Grønlykke
- Original Title
- Balladen om Carl-Henning
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- ASA Film Production
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Sven Grønlykke, Lene Grønlykke
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Sven Grønlykke
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Lene Grønlykke
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What is The Ballad of Carl-Henning about?
Carl-Henning (Jasper Klein) is a young man working as an apprentice on a dairy farm in the Danish marshland. When he isn't working, he tinkers on a disabled car and dreams of a young girl who is a local student. After a few too many beers one night, he steals some money from the till at work. He is caught by the foreman, who beats the young man. Carl-Henning defends himself and knocks the man down a flight of stairs. Convinced he has murdered the man, Carl runs away and joins up with a traveling carnival. Although the foreman has only a slight bump on the head and all is forgiven, Carl never receives word he is welcome to return and begins a series of adventures that take him far beyond the farm.
Who directed The Ballad of Carl-Henning?
The Ballad of Carl-Henning was directed by Sven Grønlykke, Lene Grønlykke.
Who stars in The Ballad of Carl-Henning?
The principal cast of The Ballad of Carl-Henning includes Jesper Klein, Paul Hüttel, Inge Baaring, Edith Thrane, Ejnar Larsen.
When was The Ballad of Carl-Henning released and how long is it?
The Ballad of Carl-Henning was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.