Copenhagen International Film Festival was kicked off Thursday night with a Danish comedy and a low profile, when no less than the world premiere of Lars von Trier’s latest film, the comedy The Boss Of It All, opened the festival in three cinemas in Copenhagen, namely Imperial cinema, CinemaxX and Palads. Lars von Trier once again proves himself to be a man of many surprises with his revitalised and simple-produced comedy, and the world premiere on Danish soil can be seen as an expression of a...

Shortly, Denmark’s big film event, Copenhagen International Film Festival 2006, kicks off. On the evening of Sunday 3 September the festival programme will be launched with free drinks and programme paper in four Copenhagen cinemas showing four different films.When the fun begins for real on 21 September, the focus will be on ten films, namely those competing for The Golden Swan, the festival’s prestigious statuette. The Swan has become the emblem of the Copenhagen International Film Festiva...

Come close to some of the masters of film – amongst others Stephen Frears, Ghita Nørby and cinematographer Robby Müller. Copenhagen International Film Festival is proud to present Robby Müller as a member of this year’s festival jury. At Copenhagen International Film Festival from 21 September to 1 October, it will be possible to meet some of the masters of film and get a unique insight into their universe. During the festival, the Danish Film School and Cinemateket will be the setting fo...

Acclaimed actress Ghita Nørby to preside over the international jury at the Copenhagen International Film Festival The Copenhagen International Film Festival is proud to announce that Danish actress Ghita Nørby will be the president of this year’s international jury.The prolific actress has won international acclaim in films like the Oscar nominated Waltzing Regitze og Palme d’Or winner The Best Intentions and recently the Emmy-winning TV-series’ Unit One and The Eagle. Throughout her 5...