De gamle

1947 15 minutes
68/100

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he laws governing old age pensions in Denmark have recently been consolidated, and the rates of pensions improved. The film opens with visits to typical old age pensioners living independently. We pay a visit to a typical block of low-rent flats, built specially for old people who can care for themselves. Special places are provided for those who can no longer live alone without attention. We see the famous De Gamles By, which has been criticised on a number of counts, yet which has certain amenities provided by few other such places. We then visit a number of old people's homes, including a small one in a village, one of the most modern homes in Denmark in the prosperous Copenhagen suburb of Gentofte, and a typical average home.

Released

22nd April 1947

79 years ago

Runtime

15 minutes

Finishes at 9:32pm

Ratings and awards

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    6.8/10

  • FilmFlow Logo

    68%

Directed by

Torben Anton Svendsen

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Written by

Carl Theodor Dreyer

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