Movie

Nu stiger den (1966)

• August 24, 1966

• Family
• Comedy

Overview

A folk comedy loosely based on the career of Danish inventor and aviation pioneer Jacob Christian Ellehammer. We follow Ellehammer, his loyal assistant Pehtersen, and his patient wife as they battle creditors and widespread ridicule until, on September 12, 1906, Ellehammer becomes the first person in Europe to get a flying machine off the ground on the island of Lindholm.

Director

Annelise Hovmand

Starring

Axel Strøbye, Ghita Nørby, Morten Grunwald