Mumbo Jumbo

2026 1h 23m DA

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6.2

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★6.2TMDB · 5

AnimationAdventureFamily

Synopsis

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When the happy little hippo, Mumbo Jumbo, accidentally turns giant his life changes for the worse - seemingly forever. Now Mumbo is forced out on a challenging journey in order to encounter an unpredictable witch. Luckily Mumbo's best friends join him. It’s still an insurmountable task, but at least the friends are facing it together. It is not easy being a small hippo, nor a giant one, and when the only way back to normal depends on the cooperation of a frank and mischievous witch, anyone can imagine that it requires a true effort. Hopefully Mumbo Jumbo will develop a strong belief in himself during the adventure. Otherwise, it will definitely be an impossible mission.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Victor Spanning
Mumbo Jumbo (voice)
Annevig Schelde Ebbe
Mimbo Jimbo (voice)
Kirsten Lehfeldt
Baba Jaga (voice)
Rebecca Rønde Kiilerich
Geparden (voice)
Asger Reher
Konrad (voice)
Peter Zhelder
Krokodillen (voice)
Lars Mikkelsen
Mandril-aben Frede (voice)
Cecilie Stenspil
Mumbo Jumbos mor (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Karsten Kiilerich
Writers: Karsten Kiilerich
Languages: Danish
Countries: Denmark

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RUNTIME

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83 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Karsten Kiilerich, shot by Niels Grønlykke. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Halfdan E. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Hans Perk shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Victor Spanning and Annevig Schelde Ebbe and Kirsten Lehfeldt carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt28942997 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Karsten Kiilerich directs. Niels Grønlykke behind the camera. Halfdan E scores. Hans Perk cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Denmark. Dialogue in Danish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

183 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Karsten Kiilerich, shot by Niels Grønlykke. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Halfdan E. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Hans Perk shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Victor Spanning and Annevig Schelde Ebbe and Kirsten Lehfeldt carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt28942997 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.