Peter Elfelt

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Peter Elfelt

Directing January 1, 1866

Elsinore, Denmark

Peter Elfelt was a pioneering Danish photographer and filmmaker, recognized as Denmark's first filmmaker. Initially establishing himself as a prominent portrait photographer in Co…

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The Execution

The Execution

4.1 1903 Movie
Holmenkollen Ski Jump

Holmenkollen Ski Jump

5.0 1906 Movie
Brandvæsenet rykker ud

Brandvæsenet rykker ud

5.4 1897 Movie
Bech Olsens og Poul Pons' brydekamp

Bech Olsens og Poul Pons' brydekamp

4.8 1899 Movie
Emperor Wilhelm's Arrival in Copenhagen 1905

Emperor Wilhelm's Arrival in Copenhagen 1905

6.0 1905 Movie
The Icelandic Althing Visits Copenhagen

The Icelandic Althing Visits Copenhagen

4.8 1906 Movie
The Gypsy Dance from the Opera 'Il Trovatore'

The Gypsy Dance from the Opera 'Il Trovatore'

4.5 1906 Movie
De Kongelige skal fotograferes

De Kongelige skal fotograferes

5.6 1899 Movie
La Sylphide

La Sylphide

4.0 1903 Movie
Tietgen's Funeral

Tietgen's Funeral

5.7 1901 Movie
The Life Guards on Amager

The Life Guards on Amager

4.3 1906 Movie
King Christian IX Receives Grand Duke Friedrich-Franz

King Christian IX Receives Grand Duke Friedrich-Franz

5.0 1903 Movie

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 1916
    Berling's Times

    Movie Director

  2. 1912
    Lindstrøm's Play

    Movie Director

  3. 1911
    Exploding Mine in the Sound

    Movie Director

  4. 1911
    I.P. Muller I

    Movie Director

  5. 1908
    Modeopvisning - Kjoler

    Movie Director

  6. 1907
    Children's Welfare Day in Copenhagen

    Movie Director

  7. 1907
    King Frederik VIII's Arrival in Berlin

    Movie Director

  8. 1907
    Cattle Show in Haslev

    Movie Director

  9. 1907
    Skøjteløbning i Fredericia

    Movie Director

  10. 1907
    Viking løber af Stabelen

    Movie Director

  11. 1907
    Automobiler i Fredensborg

    Movie Director

  12. 1907
    Engineer Corps Preparing for Explosions

    Movie Director

  13. 1907
    Engineers Building a Temporary Bridge

    Movie Director

  14. 1907
    Volunteer Boys' Association

    Movie Director

  15. 1907
    Shrovetide Celebrations at Mogensen's

    Movie Director

  16. 1907
    The Orchestra at Frederiksberg Theater

    Movie Director

More credits
  1. 1907
    Hestevæddeløb i Sverige

    Movie Director

  2. 1907
    A Blasting Operation in Ordrup

    Movie Director

  3. 1907
    Fru Ellen Aggerholm

    Movie Director

  4. 1907
    Badende Drenge i Skovshoved Havn

    Movie Director

  5. 1907
    May 1 demo in Slagelse

    Movie Director

  6. 1907
    Københavnerbilleder

    Movie Director

  7. 1907
    Sprængning af Træer i Dyrehaven

    Movie Director

  8. 1906
    Wania Tartakoff

    Movie Director

  9. 1906
    Prinsen og Prinsessen af Wales' Ankomst til Trondhjem

    Movie Director

  10. 1906
    Kongerevue 1906

    Movie Director

  11. 1906
    King Frederik VIII's Proclamation

    Movie Director

  12. 1906
    Militære Opvisninger paa Fælleden

    Movie Director

  13. 1906
    Kong Haakon og Dronning Mauds Indtog i Trondhjem

    Movie Director

  14. 1906
    Orpheus and Eurydice

    Movie Director

  15. 1906
    King Haakon's Visit to 'Dannenbrog' at Crown Prince Christian's Abode

    Movie Director

  16. 1906
    Kong Haakons besøg paa 'Herluf Trolle'

    Movie Director

  17. 1906
    Zachariæs Selskab

    Movie Director

  18. 1906
    Væddeløbene ved Eremitagen

    Movie Director

  19. 1906
    King Haakon's Arrival in Trondheim

    Movie Director

  20. 1906
    The King and Queen Drive Between Kroningen and Trondheim Cathedral on 22 June 1906

    Movie Director

  21. 1906
    Kong Haakons og Dronning Mauds Besøg i Danmark

    Movie Director

  22. 1906
    Lerfossen

    Movie Director

  23. 1906
    Holmenkollen Ski Jump

    Movie Director

  24. 1906
    The Icelandic Althing Visits Copenhagen

    Movie Director