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Danish Originals S1 E2: Nikolaj Arcel

In this episode of the art and business podcast Danish Originals, the Danish-Greek director Nikolaj Arcel talks about his new film ‘The Promised Land’, the key differences between Hollywood and Danish film productions, and his seminal training from the National Film School. Nikolaj selects and discusses a work by Caspar David Friedrich from the SMK collection.

Danish Originals

On a visit to Los Angeles, Copenhagen-based Oscar- and Golden Globes-nominated Danish-Greek director Nikolaj Arcel talks about his new film The Promised Land (2023).

He retraces his time living in LA, from when he received an Oscar nod for A Royal Affair (2012) through to The Dark Tower (2017).

He talks about key differences in his experience with Hollywood and Danish film productions, and his seminal training from the National Film School of Denmark. 

Nikolaj selects and discusses a work by Caspar David Friedrich from the SMK collection.

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