Danish movie stars died at 79
Here are 2 famous actors from Denmark died at 79:
Carl Theodor Dreyer
Carl Theodor Dreyer (February 3, 1889 Copenhagen-March 20, 1968 Frederiksberg) also known as Carl Dreyer, Carl Th. Dreyer, Carl Theodor Dreyer, Jr. or Carl-Th. Dreyer was a Danish film director, film editor, screenwriter, film art director, film producer, actor and journalist.
He died caused by pneumonia.
Dreyer is best known for his visually striking and emotionally intense films, which often explored themes of faith, redemption, and the human condition. His most famous works include "The Passion of Joan of Arc" (1928), "Vampyr" (1932), and "Ordet" (1955).
Dreyer began his career in journalism before turning to film in the 1910s. He quickly gained a reputation for his innovative filmmaking techniques, such as the use of close-ups and dramatic lighting. Despite facing numerous setbacks throughout his career, including financial difficulties and censorship, Dreyer continued to produce groundbreaking films that remain influential to this day.
Beyond his filmmaking, Dreyer was also known for his deep spiritual beliefs and his interest in the supernatural. He famously claimed to have seen the ghost of his deceased mother, an experience that reportedly influenced his filmmaking.
Today, Dreyer is remembered as one of the greatest filmmakers in cinema history, and his films continue to be studied and admired by film scholars and cinephiles around the world.
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Benjamin Christensen
Benjamin Christensen (September 28, 1879 Viborg-April 2, 1959 Copenhagen) also known as Richard Bee, Benjamin Christiansen or Benjmain Christie was a Danish actor, film director, screenwriter, writer and opera singer.
Christensen started his acting career in Denmark before transitioning into film directing. He directed 45 films and wrote 33 screenplays. Some of his most notable works include "Häxan" (The Witch, 1922), "Seven Footprints to Satan" (1929) and "Mockery" (1927) which received critical acclaim for its portrayal of the Russian Revolution. Christensen's work was known for its visual style and use of special effects.
Aside from his work in film, Christensen also wrote several books on the history of witchcraft, which he became interested in while filming "Häxan". He was also an accomplished opera singer, and performed as a baritone in various productions in Denmark.
Christensen's career took a hit in the 1930s when he was accused of being a Nazi sympathizer. He denied these claims and continued to work in Denmark until his death in 1959. Today, he is regarded as a pioneer of Danish cinema and his films continue to be studied and admired.
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