
The Ballad of the Viking King, Holger the Dane (1996)
1h 22m | PG-13
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.
Director: Laila Hodell
Studio: Frejas Børn
Genre: Animation
Video: 720p
Cast

Gustav Nordgreen Jacobsen
as Holger som dreng (voice)

Thomas Mørk
as Holger som voksen (voice)

Sam Besekow
as Kong Siegfred / Odin (voice)

Bertel Torne Olsen
as Gøtrik / Frei (voice)

Jesper Christensen
as Hemming / Loke (voice)

Chresten Speggers Simonsen
as Vidukind (voice)