Danish Literature
Originally released in 1989. Danish Literature is a documentary film. directed by Jørgen Leth. At just 44 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Inger Christensen, Per Højholt, and Erik Knudsen
Synopsis
Jørgen Leth's personal, pleasurable distillation of Danish literature covers seven poets alive at the time of production and twenty classical poets. A handful of actors share readings of the classical texts in semi close ups against a dark background; the living poets read their own works.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1989
37 years ago
Runtime
0h 44m
44 minutes total
User Rating
4.3/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Denmark
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Danish Literature about?
Jørgen Leth's personal, pleasurable distillation of Danish literature covers seven poets alive at the time of production and twenty classical poets. A handful of actors share readings of the class...
Who directed Danish Literature?
Danish Literature was directed by Jørgen Leth.
How long is Danish Literature?
Danish Literature has a runtime of 0 hours and 44 minutes (44 minutes total).
When was Danish Literature released?
Danish Literature was released on January 1, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Danish Literature?
The main cast of Danish Literature includes Inger Christensen, Per Højholt, Erik Knudsen, Peter Laugesen, Preben Lerdorff Rye.