Krag-filmen
Originally released in 1969. Krag-filmen is a documentary film. directed by Ole John. At just 16 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jens Otto Krag
Synopsis
The ABCinema group dispatched Jørgen Leth to make the arrangements with Prime Minister Jens Otto Krag, who good-naturedly put himself at their disposal. Relaxing on a bench in the garden of Copenhagen's Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Krag is scrutinised by camera-wielding collective members almost like a model in a life-drawing class. Every possible angle, distance and framing is tried. The result is an image of the prime minister that is both fragmented and multi-facetted, describing his visual appearance as a man and an icon. At the same time, the ABCinema members film each other filming Krag, which gives the film a highly self-reflective character. Like "The Deer Garden," this is a film about a film being filmed. A showdown with the documentary portrait genre, "Jens Otto Krag" is devised according to the principle of keeping the material alive by not editing it but randomly piecing it together. (DFI)
Quick Facts
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DA
Production Companies
- Det Danske Filminstitut
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Krag-filmen about?
The ABCinema group dispatched Jørgen Leth to make the arrangements with Prime Minister Jens Otto Krag, who good-naturedly put himself at their disposal. Relaxing on a bench in the garden of Copenh...
Who directed Krag-filmen?
Krag-filmen was directed by Ole John.
How long is Krag-filmen?
Krag-filmen has a runtime of 0 hours and 16 minutes (16 minutes total).
When was Krag-filmen released?
Krag-filmen was released on January 1, 1969 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Krag-filmen?
The main cast of Krag-filmen includes Jens Otto Krag.