“We have helped tell Danish stories for 120 years, and a large share of them are available on Nordisk Film+. It makes total sense to mark the anniversary by opening the doors to our catalogue for a month – including during the autumn break, when many people have time to enjoy movies together,” says Klaus Træholt Odegaard, Marketing Director at Nordisk Film Distribution and Head of Nordisk Film+.

On November 6, 2026, it will be 120 years since Ole Olsen founded Nordisk Film on a plot of marshland in Valby, Copenhagen. The studio quickly grew into one of the world’s leading film companies, exporting Danish silent films across the globe. 

When sound arrived, Nordisk Film produced Denmark's first “talkie,” and the studio - famed for its polar bear logo - was also behind the first Danish color feature, KISPUS (1956). It was directed by Erik Balling, who left a lasting mark on Nordisk Film for decades with classics such as THE OLSEN GANG, IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT, as well as iconic TV series like MATADOR and THE HOUSE AT CHRISTIANSHAVN. All timeless productions that Danes return to again and again. 

Today, Nordisk Film continues to shape the film industry and stands as a leading Nordic entertainment company, producing and distributing films and series, operating cinemas, and owning video game studios.

Nordisk Film+ features around 100 Danish titles produced by Nordisk Film itself - ranging from silent films starring Valdemar Psilander and the classic musical MEET ME ON CASSIOPEIA to modern hits like QUEEN OF HEARTS and ROSE.

In addition to Nordisk Film’s in-house productions, the service offers a vast selection of Denmark's most beloved films, including FLICKERING LIGHTS, CHECKERED NINJA, THE HUNT, RIDERS OF JUSTICE, and THE ONE AND ONLY.

“Danish films hold a very special place in the hearts of audiences. They blend humor with depth and reflect our shared history and everyday lives. That is why people come back to Danish cinema year after year,” says Klaus Træholt Odegaard.