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Film

The Funeral of King Christian IX

Ole Olsen, Denmark, 1906

14 min.Non-fiction footage

Christian IX (b. 1818) died 29 January 1906. He was king of Denmark for 42 years. With his many family ties to the royal houses of Europe, he was known as 'Europe's father-in-law'. After castrum doloris in Christiansborg church, the coffin was transported by train to Roskilde cathedral, where Danish monarchs are laid to rest.
Basic information Credits
Original title Kong Christian IX's Bisættelse
Danish title Kong Christian IX's Bisættelse
Other titles Kong Christian den niendes Bisættelse
Keywords Royal family, The, Christian IX of Denmark, Funerals, Copenhagen, Roskilde, 1900-1909
Director Ole Olsen
Director of Photography Axel Graatkjær
Production country Denmark
Domestic distribution DFI/Museum & Cinematek
Technical info 250 meter, 35 mm, 1,33:1, Black/white, Silent
Danish theatrical release 19.02.1906
Cinemas Biograf-Theatret
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Companies

Production company Nordisk Films Kompagni
Domestic distribution DFI/Museum & Cinematek

Direction

Direction Ole Olsen

Cinematography

Cinematography Axel Graatkjær

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