The Ballad of the Viking King, Holger the Dane
Balladen om Holger Danske
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →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)
Louise Herbert
Dianna som voksen (voice)
Jens Arentzen
Roland (voice)
Thor Gjedsted
Holger som baby (voice)
Stig Hoffmeyer
Ganelon (voice)
John Hahn-Petersen
Kaliffen / fortæller (voice)
Ole Fick
Burnemand (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Laila Hodell
- Screenplay & Story
- Laila Hodell
- Original Score
- Pierre Dørge, Irene Becker
- Original Title
- Balladen om Holger Danske
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Frejas Børn
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Laila Hodell
Laila Hodell
Pierre Dørge, Irene Becker
Elisabeth Colding
Ole John
Department Leadership Roster
Elisabeth Colding
Editor
Pierre Dørge
Original Music Composer
Ole John
Producer
Lotte Dandanell
Costume Design
Laila Hodell
Director
Mihail Badica
Production Design
Laila Hodell
Production Design
Laila Hodell
Writer
Laila Hodell
Costume Design
Irene Becker
Original Music Composer
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What is The Ballad of the Viking King, Holger the Dane about?
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.
Who directed The Ballad of the Viking King, Holger the Dane?
The Ballad of the Viking King, Holger the Dane was directed by Laila Hodell.
Who stars in The Ballad of the Viking King, Holger the Dane?
The principal cast of The Ballad of the Viking King, Holger the Dane includes Gustav Nordgreen Jacobsen, Thomas Mørk, Sam Besekow, Bertel Torne Olsen, Jesper Christensen.
When was The Ballad of the Viking King, Holger the Dane released and how long is it?
The Ballad of the Viking King, Holger the Dane was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ballad of the Viking King, Holger the Dane?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ballad of the Viking King, Holger the Dane was composed by Pierre Dørge, Irene Becker.