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Film

The Icelandic Althing Visits Copenhagen

Peter Elfelt, Denmark, 1906

6 min.Non-fiction footage

Members of the Icelandic parliament visited Denmark in order to discuss the relationship between Iceland and Denmark. Iceland had in 1904 acquired home rule, but the wish for full independence was prominent in Iceland. The country became independent in 1918, though still under the Danish king. In 1944 Iceland became a republic.
Basic information Credits
Original title Islands Altings Besøg i København
Danish title Islands Altings Besøg i København
International titles Thingmannaforin
Other titles Islands Altings Besøg i København nitten hundrede seks, Det islandske Altings Besøg i København, Islændernes Besøg i 1906
Keywords Politics, Iceland, 1900-1909
Director Peter Elfelt
Director of Photography Peter Elfelt
Production country Denmark
Domestic distribution DFI/Museum & Cinematek
Technical info 30 meter, 35 mm, 1,33:1, Black/white, Silent
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Production company Peter Elfelt
Domestic distribution DFI/Museum & Cinematek

Direction

Direction Peter Elfelt

Cinematography

Cinematography Peter Elfelt

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