Imagining Norden - branding and Nordic reputation
Perceptions of the Nordics abound, from the reputation of the Nordic welfare state to that of interior design. Content on this page seeks to examine the construction and deconstruction of the different 'brands' of the region; why, when, where and how the region, its individual countries, its way of life, what it produces etc are branded. New articles are added regularly.
2019.03.27 | The Quick Read, William C Miller, Architecture & design
Prominent 21st century architecture in Denmark
Booming Danish 21st century architecture includes harbour swimming pools, housing, civic buildings and event houses, with neo-modernist design playing a significant role.
![Opel bus from the 1984 children's show Ude på noget (Up to something), directed by Anette Tony Hansen and Ulla Rabel, from a script by Søren-Kragh Jacobsen and Niels Lund. Photo: Christian Giersing [CC BY-SA 4.0]](typo3temp/_processed_/csm_Opel_bus_Ude_paa_noget_ce30b8885d.jpg)
2019.03.23 | Biography, Bodil Marie Stavning Thomsen, The arts
Søren Kragh-Jacobsen (b. 1947)
Danish director Søren Kragh-Jacobsen’s films often take children’s point of view in depictions of authentic, historical drama. He has contributed to many successful Danish TV series.
2019.03.22 | Biography, Bodil Marie Stavning Thomsen, The arts
Thomas Vinterberg (b. 1969)
Danish director Thomas Vinterberg is best known for his domestic and international breakthrough with the first ‘Dogme 95’ film, Festen (The Celebration, 1998). Later films include Submarino (2018) and Jagten (The Hunt, 2012).
2019.03.22 | Biography, Bodil Marie Stavning Thomsen, The arts
Ib Schønberg (1902-1955)
Popular Danish actor Ib Schønberg played a rich variety of characters, from frivolous to more profound roles.
2019.03.22 | Biography, Bodil Marie Stavning Thomsen, The arts
Lone Scherfig (b. 1959)
Danish director Lone Scherfig went on to international acclaim following her breakthrough with the Dogme 95 film Italian for Beginners.
2019.03.22 | Biography, Bodil Marie Stavning Thomsen, The arts
Poul Reumert (1883-1968)
Poul Reumert was a famous Danish theatre actor who also appeared in silent movies such as Afgrunden (The Abyss, 1910) opposite Asta Nielsen.
2019.03.22 | Biography, Bodil Marie Stavning Thomsen, The arts
Poul Reichhardt (1913-1985)
Throughout his longstanding career, Danish actor Poul Reichhardt had broad appeal with his good looks, smooth singing voice, and comic talent.
2019.03.22 | Biography, Bodil Marie Stavning Thomsen, The arts
Dirch Passer (1926-1980)
Danish comedic actor Dirch Passer became hugely popular for his slapstick humour and play with words.
2019.03.22 | Biography, Bodil Marie Stavning Thomsen, The arts
Ghita Nørby (b. 1935)
The prolific Danish theatre and film actress Ghita Nørby is famous both for her lighter roles in film and theatre as a young actress and for her psychological character portraits in later years.
2019.03.22 | Biography, Bodil Marie Stavning Thomsen, The arts
Nils Malmros (b. 1944)
Danish director Nils Malmros is known for his authentic depictions of the immediate environment of especially children and young adults. His aptitude for capturing the precise tone of language and physical surroundings according to his own recollection is noteworthy.