Christiania
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ove Nyholm, Flemming Colstrup
- Screenplay & Story
- Ove Nyholm, Flemming Colstrup
- Original Title
- Christiania
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ove Nyholm, Flemming Colstrup
Ove Nyholm, Flemming Colstrup
Søren Christensen
Department Leadership Roster
Ove Nyholm
Director
Ove Nyholm
Writer
Flemming Colstrup
Director
Flemming Colstrup
Writer
Søren Christensen
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Frequently Asked Questions About Christiania
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What is Christiania about?
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.
Who directed Christiania?
Christiania was directed by Ove Nyholm, Flemming Colstrup.
Who stars in Christiania?
The principal cast of Christiania includes Kim Larsen, Egon Aagard, Arne Würgler, Franz Beckerlee, Wili Jønsson.
When was Christiania released and how long is it?
Christiania was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.