In the 1930s talkies make their way into Denmark and jovial comedies with songs, so- called folk-comedies, became the decade’s dominant genre. Poul Henningsen directs the documentary Danmark, which spurs a new filmic conscience that inspires the new generation of documentary filmmakers.

<p>In the 1930s talkies make their way into Denmark and jovial comedies with songs, so- called folk-comedies, became the decade&#8217;s dominant genre. Poul Henningsen directs the documentary Danmark, which spurs a new filmic conscience that inspires the new generation of documentary filmmakers.</p>

DANISH FILMS IN THE 1930's: TALKIES ARRIVE WITH FOCUS ON FOLK-COMEDIES