The Ballad of the Viking King, Holger the Dane

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

August 30, 1996

Original language

English

Spoken languages

Danish

Countries

Denmark

Production

Frejas Børn

Cast

Vigga Bro,Claus Bue,Rasmus de Neergård,Jens Arentzen,Thomas Mørk,Bertel Torne Olsen,Ole Fick,John Hahn-Petersen,Michael Wikke,Chresten Speggers Simonsenand 17 more

Director

Laila Hodell

Writer

Laila Hodell

Producer

Ole John

Music

Pierre Dørge,Irene Becker

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0135789