''Ballad of Carl-Henning'' () is a 1969 Danish
comedy film
The comedy film is a film genre that emphasizes humor. These films are designed to amuse audiences and make them laugh. Films in this genre typically have a happy ending, with dark comedy being an exception to this rule. Comedy is one of the o ...
written and directed by
Sven and Lene Grønlykke. The film won a
Bodil Award
The Bodil Awards are the major Danish film awards given by the Danish Film Critics Association. The awards are presented annually at a ceremony in Copenhagen. Established in 1948, it is one of the oldest film awards in Europe. The awards are gi ...
for
Best Danish Film and
Jesper Klein won the award for
Best Actor in a Leading Role
The Academy Award for Best Actor is an award presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). It has been awarded since the 1st Academy Awards to an actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading ro ...
of 1969.
Cast
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Jesper Klein as Carl-Henning
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Paul Hüttel
Paul Hüttel (born 13 July 1935) is a Danish actor. He has appeared in over 50 films and television shows since 1960. He starred in the 1969 film '' Ballad of Carl-Henning'', which was entered into the 19th Berlin International Film Festival. H ...
as Poul
*Inge Baaring as Pouls forlovede
*Edith Thrane as Carl-Hennings mor
*Ejnar Larsen as Carl-Hennings far
*Mime Fønss as Pouls mor
*Preben Borggaard as Pouls far
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John Wittig as Mejeribestyreren
*Kai Christoffersen as Fede Kai
*Suzzie Müllertz as Højskolepige
*Birgitte Rasmussen as Nancy
*June Belli as Pige i omrejsende Tivoli
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Olaf Ussing
Olaf Ussing (28 April 1907 – 4 January 1990) was a Danish film actor. He appeared in 64 films between 1937 and 1988.
He was born in Denmark and also died there.
Selected filmography
* '' Frk. Møllers jubilæum'' (1937)
* '' Frk. Vildkat'' ...
as Instruktør
*Henry Krosøe as Tilskuer ved motorløb
*Ellen Staal as Servitrice
*Maia Årskov as Medvirkende
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Poul Glargaard
Poul Glargaard, born Rasmussen (11 April 1942 – 17 October 2011) was a cinema of Denmark, Danish actor. He joined the Aarhus Theater in 1966 and the Aalborg Theater later, entering film in 1968. He has also appeared in numerous TV programm ...
as Medvirkende
*Medert Ehmsen as Medvirkende
Awards
The film was selected as the Danish entry for the
Best Foreign Language Film at the
42nd Academy Awards
The 42nd Academy Awards were presented April 7, 1970, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California. For the second year in a row, there was no official host. This was the first Academy Awards ceremony to be broadcast via satelli ...
, but was not accepted as a nominee.
[Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.] The film was entered into the
19th Berlin International Film Festival
The 19th annual Berlin International Film Festival was held from 25 June to 6 July 1969.
The Golden Bear was awarded to '' Early Works'' directed by Želimir Žilnik.
Jury
The following jury members were announced for the festival:
* Johannes ...
. It also won the 1969
Bodil Award for Best Danish Film
The Bodil Award for Best Danish Film () is one of the categories for the Bodil Awards presented annually by the Danish Film Critics Association. It was created in 1948 and is one of the oldest film prizes in Europe. The jury can decide not to give ...
.
See also
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References
External links
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1969 films
1969 comedy films
Danish black-and-white films
ASA Filmudlejning films
Danish comedy films
Best Danish Film Bodil Award winners
1960s Danish-language films
Films scored by Patrick Gowers
Danish-language comedy films
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