Birgitte Federspiel

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Birgitte Federspiel (6 September 1925 – 2 February 2005) was a Danish film, theater and TV actress. She won two Bodil Awards for best actress in 1955 (Ordet) and 1959 (En fremmed banker på). Born Karen Birgitte Federspiel in Copenhagen, she was the daughter of actor Ejner Federspiel and Gunver Fönss. She had a notable film roles as Inger in Ordet (1955) and, in later life, as Martine in Babette's Feast (1987), while on TV she played Baroness von Rydtger in three episodes of Matador. She died in Odense in 2005, aged 79.

Most Popular Birgitte Federspiel Trailers

Total trailers found: 54

Og så er der bal bagefter Trailer (1970)

18 December 1970

Under the leadership of the authoritative Mrs. Emma, a mediocre theater troupe tours the remote corners of the province.

Komtessen Trailer (1961)

27 February 1961

In the village Karrild, the Countess Sonia Hardenborg and a young unmarried woman, Marta, give birth to a daughter on the same day.

The Quiet Battle Trailer (1960)

30 September 1960

The Danish resistance movement stepped up its activities towards the end of the war. One night, an English agent arrives by plane, is injured and is taken in by local resistance fighters.

Nøddebo præstegård Trailer (1974)

22 November 1974

Adaptation of the classic Danish Christmas story about Nikolaj, a student, and his two older brothers, who are spending their vacation with the kind pastor's family in Nøddebo.

Hvis lille pige er du? Trailer (1963)

01 August 1963

The young, hard-working, and extremely attractive Eva Brun works as secretary to Director Jansen. But when her boss becomes a little too fond of Eva's "work," she quits.

Indien Trailer (1999)

01 January 1999

Charley's Aunt Trailer (1959)

12 October 1959

Charles and Peter have passed their law degree and are looking forward to wooing a few girls in the country.

Familien Schmidt Trailer (1951)

16 March 1951

The bank is located in the square of a small, idyllic market town, and its manager, Anders B. Schmidt, is seriously ill in the town hospital.

The Queen's Guardsman Trailer (1963)

29 March 1963

When the Swedes occupy a Danish manor house, Svend Poulsen decides to help the family to safety. Along the way, Ib is taken prisoner.

Jeg mødte en morder Trailer (1943)

17 November 1943

The young successful author Eva Saabye surprises both her publisher William Nerup and the literary critic Dr.

Barbara Trailer (1997)

02 October 1997

Young vicar Mr. Paul arrives at the Faroe Islands to take up a benefice, and meets the young Barbara, twice married to vicars, and with both husbands laid cold in the grave.

The Noodlepoop Trailer (1997)

07 July 1997

Ida and her family are recovering from the divorce. She is looking forward to the upcoming dance contest.

I de lyse nætter Trailer (1948)

25 March 1948

What could be more beautiful and delightful than the Danish summer when it shows itself from its best side? Director Rasmus Strang enjoys it at his country house with his two daughters, Ulla and Linda.

Babette's Feast Trailer (1987)

11 August 1987

A French housekeeper with a mysterious past brings quiet revolution in the form of one exquisite meal to a circle of starkly pious villagers in late 19th century Denmark.

Watch Your Back, Professor! Trailer (1977)

19 August 1977

When a boring collage professor is mistaken for his cousin, he gets into all kinds of trouble, with hilarious results.

Kispus Trailer (1956)

06 May 1956

When a young woman falls in love with a gown in a shop window it leads to adventure and romance exceeding even her own vivid imagination.

Firmaskovturen Trailer (1978)

10 February 1978

The employees at Simonsens Bijouterifabrik are not only experts in Christmas parties. They also know a thing or two about company outings.

Susanne Trailer (1950)

24 March 1950

Summer in the small market town of Stenvig equals life and good earnings for the city's shoppers. Love flourishes side by side with the urge to act, and especially the baker's daughter Susanne makes the young men's hearts beat fast.

The Musketeers Trailer (1961)

09 December 1961

It is the war year of 1658, and the winter in February is so harsh that the belts are frozen. The Swedish King Charles X Gustav, who has arrived in Germany, is now staying in Jutland.

Ordet Trailer (1955)

09 January 1955

The three sons of devout Danish farmer Morten have widely disparate religious beliefs. Youngest son Anders shares his father's religion, but eldest son Mikkel has lost his faith, while middle child Johannes has become delusional and proclaims that he is Jesus Christ himself.

Julefrokosten Trailer (1976)

01 January 1976

About the traditional celebration at Christmas. It is a safety valve, a cleansing bath that gives strength and zest for life well into the new year.

My Granny's House Trailer (1984)

31 August 1984

Danish author Soya's acidly funny turn-of-the-century memoir novel turned into a robust black comedy.

The Red Mantle Trailer (1967)

16 January 1967

Seeking revenge against the rival clan responsible for the killing of his father, Hagbard calms down long enough to establish a truce.

Final Act Trailer (1987)

23 January 1987

FINAL ACT is based on Noel Coward's play "Waiting in the Wings". Even the smallest events turn into mind-blowing dramas at The Set, a retirement home for former actresses in England.

Hunger Trailer (1966)

19 August 1966

In 1890, Pontus, the starving writer, wanders the streets of Christiania, in search of love and a chance to get his work published.

Holidays in jail Trailer (1978)

13 October 1978

Four young men, Henry, Toft, Tam, and Klausen, take the train to Maribo, ending up at the prison gates.

Gudrun Trailer (1963)

20 November 1963

Danish drama about a young woman's rites of passage in finding romance.

Vi som går stjernevejen Trailer (1956)

29 October 1956

Lis Holst desperately wants to become an actress. After failing an audition at a theater, she decides to resort to other, more drastic measures.

The Olsen Gang Runs Amok Trailer (1973)

05 October 1973

When Egon Olsen gets out of Vridlose State Prision once again, his friends Benny and Kjeld do not want to know about his new ingenious plan: they are actually WORKING in a shop! Thus, he has to think of something else to get his hands on the money of some international gangster.

Z.P.G. Trailer (1972)

25 May 1972

In the not too distant future, an overpopulated Earth government makes it illegal to have children for a generation.

Nineteen Red Roses Trailer (1974)

17 August 1974

After his girlfriend is killed in an automobile accident, a man decides the best revenge on those responsible is to murder their loved ones.

Looping Trailer (1996)

12 December 1996

Nielsen is a quiet, respectable man who has always worked at the same bank and is turning 60 today—but he is also a man with a secret, a passion.

Little Big Sister Trailer (1998)

26 March 1998

The second film of the trilogy, "It is forbidden for children". The family is pushed into depression and the heavy drinking mother Skrubsak does not help.

Peter von Scholten Trailer (1987)

27 February 1987

He freed the slaves in 1848. He spoke out against the king and the government. He loved his wives equally.

Carl Th. Dreyer: My Metier Trailer (1995)

28 December 1995

Torben Skjødt Jensen’s elegant documentary is a collage of memories and reflections on one of cinema’s greatest directors.

Dyden går amok Trailer (1966)

24 March 1966

Hidden among the dunes on the west coast of Jutland lies HU, where fishermen struggle to earn a living.

Kat Trailer (2001)

08 June 2001

Due to a failed séance of her flat mate's quirky grandparents, the cat of law student Maria gets possessed by demonic powers and starts some horrible massacres, adding even more trouble to Maria's already complicated personal situation after the split from her boyfriend Henrik.

En kvinde er overflødig Trailer (1957)

29 April 1957

Since her husband's death, Mrs. Tang has lived and worked exclusively for her two children, Erik and Ester.

Death Comes at High Noon Trailer (1964)

31 July 1964

A dark evening, a crime writer Peter Sander, drives through a forest when his car runs out of petrol .

Adam and Eve Trailer (1953)

06 April 1953

It's all about an anonymous little gray book originating from sexually advanced Paris. The book doesn't look like much, but shouldn't be judged by its cover.

For freedom and justice Trailer (1949)

28 October 1949

A picture of the life of the Danish people from the late 1820s to the introduction of the free constitution in 1849.

Kærlighedsdoktoren Trailer (1952)

08 September 1952

In "Ugens Ekko," the editor's greatest asset is "Aunt Oda," the renowned "love doctor" who provides the magazine's readers with advice and guidance on matters of the heart every week.

Tine Trailer (1964)

04 September 1964

Danish melodrama about a housemaid struggling to find normalcy and love in the midst of war.

That Brief Summer Trailer (1976)

23 January 1976

Kirsten gets divorced in her early 40s and moves with her son to her parents' home in Hjørring. Here she falls in love with a German officer, without considering the social ostracism and contempt she exposes herself to.

Drømmen om det hvide slot Trailer (1962)

26 December 1962

Throughout his childhood "The White Castle " stood as something special for Susanne . The towering spiers, the swans in the moat , yes everything she can recall his mind's eye .

Nyt legetøj Trailer (1977)

11 May 1977

Claus celebrates his promotion with a night out on the town. Ebbesen wants to close a workshop and Allan gets fired.

Southern Comfort Trailer (1997)

01 January 1997

7-year old Ida has to take care of her kid brother Skrubsak, feed the family and keep the child welfare officers at stake.

Carlo and Ester Trailer (1994)

04 March 1994

A pair of octogenarians meet, fall in love, and have a passionate love affair, much to the horror of their disapproving children.

Søskende Trailer (1966)

02 September 1966

Three siblings see each other again after many years at their father's deathbed. The eldest, Arthur, a lawyer, has everything under control – or so it seems, as the middle child, Irene, is struggling with her abusive husband, while little brother Michael is the outsider, living a sleepless life of booze and prostitutes.

The Bogey Man Trailer (1996)

06 June 1996

The first of Jesper W. Nielsen trilogy: Buldermanden, Lykkefanten and Ogginoggen. Ida and her little brother are visiting their strict grandmother who threatens them with the bogey man if they are not kind.

Ta' briller paa Trailer (1942)

31 May 1942

Mrs. Adda Ernst is a middle-aged lady of the bourgeoisie. She has a nice husband Mr. Ernst, a lovely home and two healthy children Birgit and Hans, who like most of their peers are interested in swing.

Else Kant Trailer (1978)

12 January 1978

The painter Else Kant is in crisis – both artistically and personally. She is dissatisfied with her work and suffers from severe hallucinations and suicidal thoughts.

Cupid on the Phone Trailer (1957)

16 December 1957

During a train journey, Carolus, master of literature, meets the charming Italian Enrico. The two men discuss eroticism, and it ends with a bet: In a few days in Copenhagen, Enrico will seduce four women.

A Stranger Knocks Trailer (1959)

21 April 1959

One day a strange man comes by and, seeing the lonely situation, invites himself in out of the rain. The woman is quietly hospitable and allows him to remain overnight.