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29 Aug 2009
Treasures from the ArchivesThe Danish Film Institute holds a significant collection of early motion pictures by Denmark's first filmmaker Peter Elfelt (1866-1931). Elfelt shot the first moving images in Denmark in the winter of 1896/97, a 30-second sequence called 'Kørsel med Grønlandske Hunde' ('Driving with Greenland Dogs'). Being the official photographer of the Danish royal court, his over 200 films reflect the royalty of the time, society, art and events. Peter Elfelt is also credited as making the first Danish fiction film, 'Henrettelsen' ('The Execution') in 1903.
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17 Mar 2009
Treasures from the ArchivesMagyar Nemzeti Filmarchívum - Hungarian National Film Archive: The Rescue of 'Hyppolit, the Butler'
Shot and premiered in 1931, 'Hyppolit, the Butler', an immortal piece of Hungarian film history, reaping success in Hungary and abroad over decades, has been restored and saved for posterity with the support of the Hungarian Development Bank. Read more...
14 Feb 2009
The Rescue of Hyppolit, the Butler - With the Support of the Hungarian Development BankShot and premiered in 1931, Hyppolit, the Butler, an immortal piece of Hungarian film history, reaping success in Hungary and abroad over decades, has been saved for posterity with the support of the Hungarian Development Bank. ... Read more...
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