Something About Halfdan

2006 0h 58m DA

Documentary

Synopsis

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A moving portrait of one of the most loved and read Danish poets, Halfdan Rasmussen. The film covers both the early years with poverty and wartime on to success and the humorous nonsense verses that has made Rasmussen one of the most read authors in Denmark.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Benny Andersen
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Lars Bukdahl
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Johannes Møllehave
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Halfdan Rasmussen
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Iben Nagel Rasmussen
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Nis Rasmussen
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Tom Nagel Rasmussen
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Klaus Rifbjerg
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Credits

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Director: Carlo H.E. Agostoni
Writers: Jonas Poher Rasmussen, Carlo H.E. Agostoni
Languages: Danish
Countries: Denmark

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RUNTIME

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Tight 58-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 20 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Carlo H.E. Agostoni shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Benny Andersen and Lars Bukdahl and Johannes Møllehave carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0765125 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Carlo H.E. Agostoni directs. Carlo H.E. Agostoni cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Denmark. Dialogue in Danish.

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1Tight 58-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 20 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor Carlo H.E. Agostoni shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Benny Andersen and Lars Bukdahl and Johannes Møllehave carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0765125 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.