1947 saw the birth of the first danish movie where a group of children has to get together to set things straight in the hood. Presenting the questionable back alley living conditions for slum kids was pretty harsh for moviegoers back then, but they were won over by the sympathetic group of kids working to solve the crime, where their lovable janitor was unjustly put to prison. Whether Bjarne and Astrid Henning-Jensen was inspired by the British Hue and Cry from Ealing Studios the same year I do not know, but the theme of describing hard living conditions was a natural theme for them to handle. The year before they had successfully released Ditte Menneskebarn set in the countryside, and now they turned to the harder concrete jungle. The villain actor in the film got so unpopular, that people shouted at him in the streets. In those days actors were unfortunately looked upon as more closely connected to their film roles than nowadays.

Danish cinema is renowned for its intimate focus on character and moral complexity, often framed with naturalistic performances and understated visual style. It has balanced art-house innovation, such as the Dogme 95 movement, with popular storytelling that explores family, community, and ethical dilemmas. Danish filmmakers often examine how personal choices collide with collective responsibility, giving even small-scale stories a sense of moral weight and cultural reflection.

The crime genre features criminal activities, investigations, law enforcement, crimes, and the pursuit of justice. Crime stories often revolve around the planning, execution, and consequences of criminal acts, as well as the efforts to solve and prevent such acts. They explore various aspects of criminal behavior, motives, and the moral dilemmas faced by both perpetrators and those seeking to uphold the law.

James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Sharon Angela, Max Casella, Dan Grimaldi, Joe Perrino, Donna Pescow, Jamie Lynn Sigler, Tony Sirico, and Michael Drayer in The Sopranos (1999)

The drama genre is a broad category that features stories portraying human experiences, emotions, conflicts, and relationships in a realistic and emotionally impactful way. Dramas delve into the complexities of human life, often exploring themes of love, loss, morality, societal issues, personal growth, with the aim to evoke an emotional response from the audience by presenting relatable and thought-provoking stories.

Mahershala Ali and Alex R. Hibbert in Moonlight (2016)

The family genre features stories specifically created to be suitable for a wide range of age groups within a family. Family-oriented content is designed to be enjoyed by both children and adults, often providing entertainment that is wholesome, relatable, and appropriate for all members of a family to watch or experience together.

Drew Barrymore and Pat Welsh in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

Slum kids set things straight by banding together to solve a crime.

Get a closer look at some of Hollywood's perfect pairs.

Hollywood Power Couples

Get a closer look at some of Hollywood&#39;s perfect pairs.

See which big screen releases you can watch from the comfort of your couch.

Theatrical Releases Coming to Streaming

Get a closer look at these actors from their many TV and streaming series roles.

Streaming Stars, Then and Now

Kjeld Bentzen and Tove Maës in Those Damned Kids (1947)

Knud Heglund, Valsø Holm, and Ebbe Langberg in Those Damned Kids (1947)

Kjeld Bentzen and Hanne Clement in Those Damned Kids (1947)

Lars Henning-Jensen and Jette Kehlet in Those Damned Kids (1947)

Kjeld Bentzen and Lars Henning-Jensen in Those Damned Kids (1947)

Hanne Clement, Kirsten Dahl, and Ebbe Langberg in Those Damned Kids (1947)

Kirsten Dahl, Henry Nielsen, and Ole Petersson in Those Damned Kids (1947)

Preben Neergaard in Those Damned Kids (1947)

Tove Maës and Preben Neergaard in Those Damned Kids (1947)

Those Damned Kids

Photos32

Top Cast40

User reviews1

Related interests

Storyline

Did you know

Top picks

Details

Tech specs

Contribute to this page

More to explore

Recently viewed