Images of Liberation explained

Images of Liberation
Director:Lars von Trier
Starring:Edward Fleming
Kirsten Olesen
Producer:Per Årman
Cinematography:Tom Elling
Editing:Tómas Gislason
Studio:National Film School of Denmark
Distributor:National Film School of Denmark
Runtime:57 minutes
Country:Denmark
Language:Danish

Images of Liberation (Danish: '''Befrielsesbilleder''') is a 1982 Danish drama film directed by Lars von Trier in his directorial debut.

The film was Trier's graduation film from the National Film School of Denmark. It became the first ever Danish school film to receive regular theatrical distribution.[1] It was screened in the Panorama section of the 34th Berlin International Film Festival.[2]

Plot

The story is set in Copenhagen during World War II, and follows a German officer who visits his Danish mistress the days after the occupation of Denmark has ended.

Cast

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Befrielsesbilleder. Danish. Nationalfilmografien. Danish Film Institute. 2012-07-05.
  2. Web site: Befrielsesbilleder. berlinale.de. Berlin International Film Festival. 2012-07-05.