Peter Elfelt
Known for: Directing
Born: December 31, 1865 in Elsinore, Denmark - Died: February 17, 1931
Peter Elfelt was a pioneering Danish photographer and filmmaker, recognized as Denmark's first filmmaker. Initially establishing himself as a prominent portrait photographer in Copenhagen, he became the royal court photographer in 1900. In 1897, Elfelt began producing documentary films, capturing significant national events and daily life in Denmark. He directed Denmark's first fiction film, The Execution (1903). Over his career, Elfelt produced approximately 200 films, many of which have been lost, but his contributions laid the foundation for Danish cinema.
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Pas de Deux
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Driving with Greenland Dogs
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Brandvæsenet rykker ud
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De Kongelige skal fotograferes
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Bech Olsens og Poul Pons' brydekamp
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Women bathing at Skovshoved Beach
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The Emperor of Russia's Arrival in Elsinore
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The Tarantella from 'Napoli'
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Dagmar Hansen
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The Execution
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Emperor Wilhelm's Arrival in Copenhagen 1905
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The Life Guards on Amager
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The Icelandic Althing Visits Copenhagen
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The Gypsy Dance from the Opera 'Il Trovatore'
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Holmenkollen Ski Jump
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Empress Dagmar's Arrival in Elsinore
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Kejserinde Dagmars Ankomst til Bellevue
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The Royals on Bicycles in Fredensborg Castle
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Princess Marie With Horse
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Royal Shooting Party on Hveen
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King Christian IX Receives Grand Duke Friedrich-Franz
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Empress Dagmar Arrives By Train
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Queen Alexandra's Arrival to Toldboden
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The Swans in Sortedamssøen
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