Overview

This puppet film is a visually rich interpretation of the national hero Holger Danske. The story begins with Holger's birth and baptism in pagan Denmark around the year 800. The little boy is kidnapped by the Franks, who, led by Charlemagne, are trying to unite the many peoples of Europe into one empire, under one faith. The film follows the open and charming Holger's encounter with war and love, foreign cultures and beliefs, thereby touching on some universal and eternally valid themes.

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Cast

Thomas Mørk

Holger som voksen (voice)

Sam Besekow

Kong Siegfred / Odin (voice)

Jesper Christensen

Hemming / Loke (voice)

Birgitte Raaberg

Freja (voice)

Vigga Bro

Shamankvinde (voice)

Claus Bue

Karl den Store (voice)

Søren Sætter-Lassen

Karl-Ot som voksen (voice)

Louise Herbert

Dianna som voksen (voice)

Jens Arentzen

Roland (voice)

Stig Hoffmeyer

Ganelon (voice)

John Hahn-Petersen

Kaliffen / fortæller (voice)

Ole Fick

Burnemand (voice)