Danish Literature

Directed by Jørgen Leth
1989    44mDocumentary, Short
5.15.8
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.

Where to Watch Danish Literature

  • Inger ChristensenSelf
  • Per HøjholtSelf
  • Erik KnudsenSelf
  • Peter LaugesenSelf
  • Preben Lerdorff RyeSelf
  • Svend Åge MadsenSelf
  • Erik MørkSelf
  • Ulf PilgaardSelf
  • Birgitte PriceSelf
  • Jørgen ReenbergSelf
  • Klaus RifbjergSelf
  • Peter SeebergSelf
  • Jørgen LethDirector / Writer
  • Dan HolmbergDirector Of Photography
  • Herman David KoppelMusic

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