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Dir: Eduard Schnedler-Sørensen

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Pigen fra Palls perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

The Family Steffensen of Danish roots lives on a farm in Southern Jutland. The area has been under German rule for 60 years, when WW I breaks out. The possibility of regaining lost land brings hope to the border people, but the poor Steffensen's farm is threatened by compulsory sale. Secretly, the youngest son runs off to Denmark to raise money, but will he make it back before his parents are forced out of their home?

Dir: Eduard Schnedler-Sørensen

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Pigen fra Klubben perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.

Dir: Eduard Schnedler-Sørensen

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of The Great Circus Catastrophe perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

Young Elly lives in the fishing town of Whitley as the foster daughter of the greedy merchant Brown. When Brown suddenly raises gasoline prices, the local fishermen revolt. The events escalate to a huge gasoline fire, Brown's death and poor Elly's capture by pirates. Fortunately, John Elton heroically extinguishes the fire and, just in the nick of time, saves Elly, whom he has long admired. Will Elly and John finally find a peaceful life together after everything they've both been through?

Dir: Eduard Schnedler-Sørensen

The hostess at the exclusive noble club, The Royals, has a foster daughter Elsie, age 18, who has become a favorite among the older members. Now some of the young nobles are making offers and more to be with Elsie.