The Ballad of the Viking King, Holger the Dane (1996)
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.
Director: Laila Hodell
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: August 30, 1996
Cast
- 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)
Screenplay
Music: Pierre Dørge, Irene Becker
Editing: Elisabeth Colding
Production: Frejas Børn
Country: Denmark
Language: Dansk
Original Language: da
Keywords
legend, stop motion, norse mythology
More Films by Director: Laila Hodell
More Films in Genre: Animation
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Ballad of the Viking King, Holger the Dane stars Gustav Nordgreen Jacobsen, Thomas Mørk, Sam Besekow, Bertel Torne Olsen, Jesper Christensen, Chresten Speggers Simonsen.
- How long is The Ballad of the Viking King, Holger the Dane?
- The Ballad of the Viking King, Holger the Dane has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is The Ballad of the Viking King, Holger the Dane?
- The Ballad of the Viking King, Holger the Dane is a Animation film.
- Where was The Ballad of the Viking King, Holger the Dane produced?
- The Ballad of the Viking King, Holger the Dane was produced in Denmark.