Peter Elfelt
Directing
- Born
- January 1, 1866 · Elsinore, Denmark
- Died
- February 18, 1931 (age 65)
Peter Elfelt was a pioneering Danish photographer and filmmaker, recognized as Denmark's first filmmaker. Initially establishing himself as a prominent portrait photographer in Copenhagen, he became the royal court photographer in 1900. In 1897, Elfelt began producing documentary films, capturing significant national events and daily life in Denmark. He directed Denmark's first fiction film, The Execution (1903). Over his career, Elfelt produced approximately 200 films, many of which have been lost, but his contributions laid the foundation for Danish cinema.
Known for
The Execution
May 22, 1903
Brandvæsenet rykker ud
December 25, 1897
Bech Olsens og Poul Pons' brydekamp
May 20, 1899
Emperor Wilhelm's Arrival in Copenhagen 1905
May 22, 1905
The Icelandic Althing Visits Copenhagen
May 23, 1906
De Kongelige skal fotograferes
November 25, 1899
Holmenkollen Ski Jump
May 23, 1906
The Gypsy Dance from the Opera 'Il Trovatore'
May 23, 1906
The Life Guards on Amager
May 23, 1906
La Sylphide
October 31, 1903
King Christian IX Receives Grand Duke Friedrich-Franz
October 31, 1903
Tietgen's Funeral
November 12, 1901
Behind the camera86
- 1916Berling's Times Director
- 1912Lindstrøm's Play Director
- 1911Exploding Mine in the Sound Director
- 1911I.P. Muller I Director
- 1908Modeopvisning - Kjoler Director
- 1907Engineer Corps Preparing for Explosions Director
- 1907Volunteer Boys' Association Director
- 1907Children's Welfare Day in Copenhagen Director
- 1907Fru Ellen Aggerholm Director
- 1907Badende Drenge i Skovshoved Havn