69
Denmark ,
2009.
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Directed by: Nikolaj Viborg
Producer: Søren Steen Jespersen
Production company: Bastard Film
Cinematography: Nikolaj Viborg, Ditte Marie Nielsen, Henrik Bohn Ipsen
Editing: Steen Johannessen
Music: Burø, Thomas, Hylander, Tobias
Format: video
Running time: 60'
Synopsis
'69' is a documentary about a large group of young people who did not see themselves, culturally or politically, as part of established society. In 1982 they lawfully occupied what was known as the Youth House (Ungdomshuset) at Jagtvej 69, on the outskirts of Copenhagen's inner city. The film portrays the group's situation in 2007, documenting the stormy last six months of the Youth House's history, where the radicalized group rage against the establishment. By following the inner circle of activists, we learn more about the group, the reasons for their actions, and the cause of their predicament.
Awards Danish Dox Award
CPH:DOX Politiken's Audience Award
Directors Biography
Nikolaj Viborg, born 1982, Denmark, attended the European Film College, Ebeltoft, in 2003. Assisted in the editing of several high profile documentaries, including ‘The Swenkas’, ‘Afghan Muscles’, and ‘The Secret War’. Viborg himself photographed most of the footage for his directorial debut ‘69’
Location and screening schedule: SC Cinema, Thursday, October 22nd at 17.00 Europa Cinema, Friday, October 23rd at 10.00 DOKUKINO Croatia, Friday, October 23rd at 21.00
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