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Himmelekspressen

Sune Lund-Sørensen, 1964

Film

Health for Denmark

Torben Anton Svendsen, 1947

The film gives in outline picture of the general health organisation of Denmark. The basic health services of Denmark are administered by Sick Clubs (Sygekasser), governed by popularly elected committees, and financed partly by member's subscriptions, and partly by contributions from the state. 90% of the population are active members, paying the full rates, and drawing full benefits.

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The Seventh Age

Torben Anton Svendsen, 1947

The laws governing old age pensions in Denmark have recently been consolidated, and the rates of pensions improved. The film opens with visits to typical old age pensioners living independently. We pay a visit to a typical block of low-rent flats, built specially for old people who can care for themselves.

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Omstigning til fremtiden

Nicolai Lichtenberg, 1952

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For Folkets Fremtid

Mogens Skot-Hansen, Søren Melson, Hagen Hasselbalch, Ole Palsbo, Karl Roos, 1943

The Danish Government felt obliged to send a representative to an official meeting on social affairs. It was decided to prepare a film compilation with a German commentary to be screened at this event. Material was collected from many sources including a film in production dealing with the future of Denmark.

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Farlig omsorg

Nils Giversen, 2025

Time and time again, we hear about cases where developmentally disabled citizens are subjected to gross neglect, degrading treatment, sexual abuse, violence and even death in care homes across the country.
In the documentary series, we follow five families who struggle to support their developmentally disabled adult children in their encounters with institutions and authorities.
These are some of society's most vulnerable people, unable to speak up for themselves and completely dependent on the support they receive.

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Mennesker i et Hus

Theodor Christensen, 1943

The lives of a dozen human beings in a poor-district of apartment houses in Copenhagen, the story of the relations between them and the social and relief department of the City Council, produced in collaboration with the City of Copenhagen Authorities in the 100th year their existence.

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Løsladt

Poul Trier Pedersen, 1973

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Mødrehjælpen

Carl Th. Dreyer, 1942

A description of the measures taken to protect the health both of married and unmarried mothers and their children through an organisation known as "Mother Help" (Mødrehjælpen). The theme is illustrated by taking a simple story of an unmarried mother. All the parts are played by natural types.

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Hvad nu?

Nicolai Lichtenberg, 1973