Livet i Danmark
The intention of the film is to give an impression of what small exotic Denmark looks like, what the strange Danes look like and how they are. Nearly 100 Danes are presented in the film, amongst them a racing cyclist, a Minister of Finance, a popular actor and 13 unmarried women from a provincial town. "There is too much fogginess and rain and melancholy in most of the pictures of Denmark," says Jørgen Leth. "But not in my film. I would like to show you some authentic, clear and beautiful pictures from this strange country."
Life in Denmark (1972) is a documentary film directed by Jørgen Leth, released on January 31, 1972 with a runtime of 37m. It stars Asger Leth and Jørgen Ryg. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
Directed by Jørgen Leth, written by Jørgen Leth.
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 4 ratings.
1972 was quite an important year for Denmark with the accession of Queen Margrethe II bringing a renewed sense of optimism to her Kingdom. I doubt, however, that if Her Majesty were to watch this now she would feel very inspired by this pedestrian effort from Jørgen Leth. It doesn't exactly get off to a flying start as a chap shows us the intricies of his bike. Yes, it has wheels and handlebars and he's not half…
Reviewed on May 22, 2026
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Life in Denmark (1972) is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and to rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Life in Denmark (1972) includes Asger Leth and Jørgen Ryg. The film was directed by Jørgen Leth. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Life in Denmark was released on January 31, 1972 and runs for 37m.
Life in Denmark (1972) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
