Knud Rasmussen

Knud Rasmussen

Ilulissat, Greenland

Knud Johan Victor Rasmussen was a Greenlandic polar explorer and anthropologist of Danish and Inuit descent.

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The Wedding of Palo 1934 (5)

The movie tells of the contest between two rivals for the love of an Inuk woman. The forces of nature will decide the winner.
Knud Rasmussen

Knud Rasmussen

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Paradise and Back 1964 (7.5)

Tonnemann lives in one of the wooden sheds at the far end of Islands Brygge, close to Copenhagen's landfill site. But in 1928, he wants to leave this environment behind – to go where the air is fresh and life may offer both security and meaning. He is already on his way with his packed suitcase to sign on to a long-distance boat when a lovely girl gets in his way with her little red sports car.
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Peters landlov 1963 (5.2)

The ship arrives in Copenhagen and after a long time at sea, most of the crew are eager to go ashore. But who wants to take the very young navigator cadet with them? He who thinks only of food and a special young girl. During their visit to the girl, they are mistaken for businessmen whom the girl's father has been waiting for, which really sets the ball rolling.
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Vagabonderne paa Bakkegaarden 1958 (6.1)

Martin the vagabond is cheerful and musical like few others. Together with his new friend Anders, he sings his way to a meal and a place to sleep. During a performance, Anders meets the daughter of Bakkegaarden, whose mother has been a widow for a long time and may have a past with Martin. But not all the local farmers are equally fond of the two wandering charmers.