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Release Year1994
Runtime2h 05m
LanguageDanish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Music
Votes5
DirectorErik Clausen
WritersErik Clausen
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsCarl, My Childhood Symphony
About Carl, My Childhood Symphony
Combining the exultant sweep of epic period drama with the subtle intimacy of biography in a social perspective, this is a tale of materially impoverished childhood, struggling early manhood and an unrequited first love turned into good musical fortune for Carl Nielsen, one of the great composers of the 20th century. Based on the composer's autobiography, the film itself is designed to soar like a symphony.
Directed by Erik Clausen, Carl, My Childhood Symphony leans on a strong ensemble — Morten Gundel, Anders Forchhammer, Nikolaj Lie Kaas — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1994.
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