Overview

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.

Cast

Inger Christensen, Per Højholt, Erik Knudsen, Peter Laugesen, Preben Lerdorff Rye, Svend Åge Madsen, Erik Mørk, Ulf Pilgaard

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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 classical texts in semi close ups against a dark background; the living poets read their own works.

When was "Danish Literature" released?

Danish Literature was released in 1989.

Who stars in "Danish Literature"?

The cast includes Inger Christensen, Per Højholt, Erik Knudsen, Peter Laugesen.

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