Christiania (1977)
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.
Director: Ove Nyholm, Flemming Colstrup
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: May 11, 1977
Cast
- Kim Larsen - Gasolin
- Egon Aagard
- Arne Würgler
- Franz Beckerlee - Gasolin
- Wili Jønsson - Gasolin
- Søren Berlev - Gasolin
- Kjeld Olesen - Self/Former Minister of Defense
- Elisabeth Gramu - Self
- Bue Ferslev
- Emmerik Warburg - Self
Screenplay
Editing: Søren Christensen
Country: Denmark
Original Language: da
More Films by Director: Ove Nyholm, Flemming Colstrup
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Christiania stars Kim Larsen, Egon Aagard, Arne Würgler, Franz Beckerlee, Wili Jønsson, Søren Berlev.
- How long is Christiania?
- Christiania has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is Christiania?
- Christiania is a Documentary film.
- Where was Christiania produced?
- Christiania was produced in Denmark.