Movie List for "danish"

Killing Europe (2017)

Terrorist attacks, riots, and gang rapes are striking at the very foundations of Europe. This is the story of a Danish expatriate and his quest to uncover the growing issues within the European society he left 15 years ago. Year 2017.

Generes: Documentary
Director: Michael Hansen
Writer: Michael Hansen
Actors: David Coleman, Baroness Cox, Kent Ekeroth, Oussama El Saadi

The Misandrists (2017)

The Misandrists begins with Volker, a young man with an injured leg, stumbling through the forest, pursued by the police and their tracking dogs. When he emerges from the woods, he sees two… Year 2017.

Generes: Comedy, Drama
Director: Bruce La Bruce
Writer: Bruce La Bruce (screenplay)
Actors: Susanne Sachße, Viva Ruiz, Kembra Pfahler, Caprice Crawford

A Very Serious Person (2006)

A coming-of-age tale about a showtunes- and old Hollywood-obsessed boy and his effete Danish mentor. The two bond and teach each other lessons about self-acceptance over the course of one magical summer on the Jersey Shore. Year 2006.

Generes: Drama
Director: Charles Busch
Writer: Charles Busch, Carl Andress
Actors: P.J. Verhoest, Dana Ivey, Polly Bergen, Carmen Pelaez

Filmmakers vs. Tycoons (2005)

This is the first of a series of two documentaries concerning the way the cinema industry is not respecting the author works as they were conceived, in the many ways this can be done. This … Year 2005.

Generes: Documentary, Biography
Director: Carlos Benpar
Writer: Ferran Alberich, Carlos Benpar
Actors: Marta Belmonte, Woody Allen, Marco Bellocchio, Jack Cardiff

Pettson & Findus – Tomtemaskinen (2005)

The old man PETTSON and his cat FINDUS live on a small farm way out in the countryside in Sweden. Christmas is approaching, and Pettson has given Findus the rash promise that THE TOMTE will… Year 2005.

Generes: Animation, Comedy, Family
Director: Jørgen Lerdam, Anders Sørensen
Writer: Torbjörn Jansson (screenplay), Sven Nordqvist (book)
Actors: Joachim Höppner, Tord Peterson, Lukas Larsson, Tobias John von Freyend

Visions of Europe (2004)

An anthology film is a collection of short film projects by different directors for a common aim. Usually they are unified by a common theme – in this case, the European Union. Year 2004.

Generes: Comedy, Drama
Director: Aki Kaurismäki, Fatih Akin, Barbara Albert, Sharunas Bartas, Andy Bausch, Christoffer Boe, Francesca Comencini, Stijn Coninx, Tony Gatlif, Sasa Gedeon, Christos Georgiou, Constantine Giannaris, Peter Greenaway, Miguel Hermoso, Arvo Iho, Damjan Kozole, Laila Pakalnina, Kenneth Scicluna, Martin Sulík, Malgorzata Szumowska, Béla Tarr, Jan Troell, Theo van Gogh, Teresa Villaverde, Aisling Walsh, Ágnes Hranitzky(co-director)
Writer: Fatih Akin (screenwriter), Barbara Albert, Sharunas Bartas, Andy Bausch (script), Christoffer Boe (script), Stijn Coninx, Gerard Mannix Flynn, Tony Gatlif (script), Sasa Gedeon (script), Christos Georgiou (script), Koumouros Georgiou (script), Constantine Giannaris (script), Peter Greenaway, Heinrich Heine (words), Miguel Hermoso (original idea), Arvo Iho (script), Aki Kaurismäki, Aki Kaurismäki, Damjan Kozole (script), Marek Lescák (script), Jean Pierre Magro (screenplay), Mikael Olsen (conceived by), Laila Pakalnina (script), Priit Pärn (script), Kenneth Scicluna (screenplay), Martin Sulík (script), Malgorzata Szumowska (screenplay), Hans Teeuwen (screenplay), Jan Troell (script), Meinolf Zurhorst (conceived by)
Actors: Johanna Troell, Safia Aggoune, Abel Alves, Benzirar Baroudi

Oh Happy Day (2004)

A Baptist preacher from Harlem gets stranded in a provincial Danish town, after a bus accident involving his touring gospel choir. Alone amidst suspicious Danes, he teaches the local church… Year 2004.

Generes: Comedy, Drama, Music
Director: Hella Joof
Writer: Lotte Andersen, Jannik Johansen, Hella Joof
Actors: Lotte Andersen, Malik Yoba, Ditte Gråbøl, Kurt Ravn

Blinded (2004)

While doing her rounds in the Scottish countryside, Doctor Caroline Lamar comes upon a hitchhiker, and offers him a lift. Young Danish backpacker Mike Hammershoi explains that he is looking… Year 2004.

Generes: Drama, Thriller
Director: Eleanor Yule
Writer: Eleanor Yule
Actors: Anders W. Berthelsen, Samantha Bond, Phyllida Law, Jodhi May

Stella for Office (2002)

The second installment in the Stella-series, in which Stella gets caught in the web of local politics with unexpected consequences. Year 2002.

Generes: Comedy
Director: Guðný Halldórsdóttir
Writer: Guðný Halldórsdóttir
Actors: Edda Björgvinsdóttir, Þórhallur Sigurðsson, Rúrik Haraldsson, Gísli Rúnar Jónsson

The 13th Warrior (1999)

A man, having fallen in love with the wrong woman, is sent by the sultan himself on a diplomatic mission to a distant land as an ambassador. Stopping at a Viking village port to restock on supplies, he finds himself unwittingly embroiled in a quest to banish a mysterious threat in a distant Viking land. Year 1999.

Generes: Action, Adventure, History
Director: John McTiernan, Michael Crichton
Writer: Michael Crichton (novel), William Wisher (screenplay), Warren Lewis (screenplay)
Actors: Antonio Banderas, Diane Venora, Dennis Storhøi, Vladimir Kulich

Misery Harbour (1999)

Oslo, 1932. Espen Arnakke, an up and coming Danish born writer who only writes non-fiction, is constantly butting heads with book critic Johan Hoeg, who has not been impressed by anything … Year 1999.

Generes: Drama
Director: Nils Gaup
Writer: Sigve Endresen, Aksel Sandemose (novel), Kenny Sanders
Actors: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Stuart Graham, Anneke von der Lippe, Bjørn Floberg

Wildside (1998)

Charming desperado Ossy, carryng a deadly secret, tracks down his childhood pal Jimmy in Iceland. But Jimmy, now with a family and a regular job, will do anything to hide his past. Year 1998.

Generes: Drama
Director: Simon Staho
Writer: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Simon Staho
Actors: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Mads Mikkelsen, Nukâka, Pálína Jónsdóttir

Oviri (1986)

This biographical film, based on the life of French artist Paul Gauguin (Donald Sutherland), follows the painter as he returns to Paris after a long stay in Tahiti and must confront his … Year 1986.

Generes: Biography, Drama
Director: Henning Carlsen
Writer: Henning Carlsen (scenario), Jean-Claude Carrière (scenario), Christopher Hampton (screenplay)
Actors: Donald Sutherland, Max von Sydow, Jean Yanne, Sofie Gråbøl

Fighter (2007)

Aicha attends Kung Fu at her high school in Copenhagen. Her Muslim, Turkish father wants her to study hard and become a doctor but instead she starts training at a Kung Fu club where Emil helps with her training. They become friends. Year 2007.

Generes: Action, Drama
Director: Natasha Arthy
Writer: Nikolaj Arcel, Natasha Arthy, Rasmus Heisterberg
Actors: Semra Turan, Nima Nabipour, Cyron Melville, Molly Blixt Egelind

Into the Wild (2007)

After graduating from Emory University, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless abandons his possessions, gives his entire $24,000 savings account to charity and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Along the way, Christopher encounters a series of characters that shape his life. Year 2007.

Generes: Adventure, Biography, Drama
Director: Sean Penn
Writer: Sean Penn (screenplay), Jon Krakauer (book)
Actors: Emile Hirsch, Marcia Gay Harden, William Hurt, Jena Malone