Peter Elfelt

Peter Elfelt

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January 1, 1866 — February 18, 1931Elsinore, Denmark

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

The Execution

1903

Bech Olsens og Poul Pons' brydekamp

Bech Olsens og Poul Pons' brydekamp

1899

Emperor Wilhelm's Arrival in Copenhagen 1905

Emperor Wilhelm's Arrival in Copenhagen 1905

1905

The Icelandic Althing Visits Copenhagen

The Icelandic Althing Visits Copenhagen

1906

Brandvæsenet rykker ud

Brandvæsenet rykker ud

1897

De Kongelige skal fotograferes

De Kongelige skal fotograferes

1899

The Gypsy Dance from the Opera 'Il Trovatore'

The Gypsy Dance from the Opera 'Il Trovatore'

1906

Holmenkollen Ski Jump

Holmenkollen Ski Jump

1906

The Life Guards on Amager

The Life Guards on Amager

1906

King Christian IX Receives Grand Duke Friedrich-Franz

King Christian IX Receives Grand Duke Friedrich-Franz

1903

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Berling's Times

Berling's Times

1916

Director

Lindstrøm's Play

Lindstrøm's Play

1912

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Exploding Mine in the Sound

Exploding Mine in the Sound

1911

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I.P. Muller I

1911

Director

Modeopvisning - Kjoler

Modeopvisning - Kjoler

1908

Director

King Frederik VIII's Arrival in Berlin

King Frederik VIII's Arrival in Berlin

1907

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Fru Ellen Aggerholm

Fru Ellen Aggerholm

1907

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Viking løber af Stabelen

Viking løber af Stabelen

1907

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Shrovetide Celebrations at Mogensen's

Shrovetide Celebrations at Mogensen's

1907

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Badende Drenge i Skovshoved Havn

Badende Drenge i Skovshoved Havn

1907

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Volunteer Boys' Association

Volunteer Boys' Association

1907

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The Orchestra at Frederiksberg Theater

The Orchestra at Frederiksberg Theater

1907

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Engineers Building a Temporary Bridge

Engineers Building a Temporary Bridge

1907

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Cattle Show in Haslev

Cattle Show in Haslev

1907

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Hestevæddeløb i Sverige

Hestevæddeløb i Sverige

1907

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A Blasting Operation in Ordrup

A Blasting Operation in Ordrup

1907

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Automobiler i Fredensborg

Automobiler i Fredensborg

1907

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Children's Welfare Day in Copenhagen

Children's Welfare Day in Copenhagen

1907

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Engineer Corps Preparing for Explosions

Engineer Corps Preparing for Explosions

1907

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Skøjteløbning i Fredericia

Skøjteløbning i Fredericia

1907

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May 1 demo in Slagelse

May 1 demo in Slagelse

1907

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Sprængning af Træer i Dyrehaven

Sprængning af Træer i Dyrehaven

1907

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Københavnerbilleder

Københavnerbilleder

1907

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Wania Tartakoff

Wania Tartakoff

1906

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Orpheus and Eurydice

Orpheus and Eurydice

1906

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King Haakon's Visit to 'Dannenbrog' at Crown Prince Christian's Abode

King Haakon's Visit to 'Dannenbrog' at Crown Prince Christian's Abode

1906

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Kongerevue 1906

Kongerevue 1906

1906

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Væddeløbene ved Eremitagen

Væddeløbene ved Eremitagen

1906

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Militære Opvisninger paa Fælleden

Militære Opvisninger paa Fælleden

1906

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Kong Haakons besøg paa 'Herluf Trolle'

Kong Haakons besøg paa 'Herluf Trolle'

1906

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King Frederik VIII's Proclamation

King Frederik VIII's Proclamation

1906

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Prinsen og Prinsessen af Wales' Ankomst til Trondhjem

Prinsen og Prinsessen af Wales' Ankomst til Trondhjem

1906

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King Haakon's Arrival in Trondheim

King Haakon's Arrival in Trondheim

1906

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Kong Haakon og Dronning Mauds Indtog i Trondhjem

Kong Haakon og Dronning Mauds Indtog i Trondhjem

1906

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The King and Queen Drive Between Kroningen and Trondheim Cathedral on 22 June 1906

The King and Queen Drive Between Kroningen and Trondheim Cathedral on 22 June 1906

1906

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Zachariæs Selskab

Zachariæs Selskab

1906

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Kong Haakons og Dronning Mauds Besøg i Danmark

Kong Haakons og Dronning Mauds Besøg i Danmark

1906

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Lerfossen

1906

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The Life Guards on Amager

The Life Guards on Amager

1906

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The Icelandic Althing Visits Copenhagen

The Icelandic Althing Visits Copenhagen

1906

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The Gypsy Dance from the Opera 'Il Trovatore'

The Gypsy Dance from the Opera 'Il Trovatore'

1906

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Holmenkollen Ski Jump

Holmenkollen Ski Jump

1906

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17th of May in Norway

17th of May in Norway

1906

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The Spiritist Faustinus

The Spiritist Faustinus

1906

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A Belly Dancer

A Belly Dancer

1905

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Prince Carl's Departure

Prince Carl's Departure

1905

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Linotol Comp.

Linotol Comp.

1905

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Through Aarhus Gates by Tram

Through Aarhus Gates by Tram

1905

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Betting

1905

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Børnehjælpsdagen 1905, I-III

Børnehjælpsdagen 1905, I-III

1905

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Emperor Wilhelm's Arrival in Copenhagen 1905

Emperor Wilhelm's Arrival in Copenhagen 1905

1905

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From Siberia to Moscow

From Siberia to Moscow

1905

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Rundtur gennem København

Rundtur gennem København

1905

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The Trade Guilds' Parade

The Trade Guilds' Parade

1904

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Daniel Dalsgaards Kaffeforretning

Daniel Dalsgaards Kaffeforretning

1904

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Ribe Cathedral Inauguration

Ribe Cathedral Inauguration

1904

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Empress Dagmar Arrives By Train

Empress Dagmar Arrives By Train

1904

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Indsejlingen til Warnemünde 1903

Indsejlingen til Warnemünde 1903

1903

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Artillery at Jægerspris

Artillery at Jægerspris

1903

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The Royals on Bicycles in Fredensborg Castle

The Royals on Bicycles in Fredensborg Castle

1903

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Princess Marie With Horse

Princess Marie With Horse

1903

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King Christian IX Receives Grand Duke Friedrich-Franz

King Christian IX Receives Grand Duke Friedrich-Franz

1903

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La Sylphide

La Sylphide

1903

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Dagmar Hansen

1903

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Royal Shooting Party on Hveen

Royal Shooting Party on Hveen

1903

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The Execution

The Execution

1903

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The Tarantella from 'Napoli'

The Tarantella from 'Napoli'

1903

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Kaiser Wilhelm arrival to Copenhagen 2.4

Kaiser Wilhelm arrival to Copenhagen 2.4

1903

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Sct. Clemensbro i Aarhus

Sct. Clemensbro i Aarhus

1902

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Queen Alexandra's Arrival to Toldboden

Queen Alexandra's Arrival to Toldboden

1902

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Pas de Deux

1902

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Kongerevue paa Fælleden

Kongerevue paa Fælleden

1902

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Women bathing at Skovshoved Beach

Women bathing at Skovshoved Beach

1902

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The Emperor of Russia's Arrival in Elsinore

The Emperor of Russia's Arrival in Elsinore

1902

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Kejserinde Dagmars Ankomst til Bellevue

Kejserinde Dagmars Ankomst til Bellevue

1902

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The Children's Dance from 'Elverhøj'

The Children's Dance from 'Elverhøj'

1902

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Tietgen's Funeral

Tietgen's Funeral

1901

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Bathing Ladies at the Waterpark

Bathing Ladies at the Waterpark

1901

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Hartmanns begravelse

Hartmanns begravelse

1900

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Empress Dagmar's Arrival in Elsinore

Empress Dagmar's Arrival in Elsinore

1900

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De Kongelige skal fotograferes

De Kongelige skal fotograferes

1899

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Bathing Scenes from Skovshoved

Bathing Scenes from Skovshoved

1899

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Bech Olsens og Poul Pons' brydekamp

Bech Olsens og Poul Pons' brydekamp

1899

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Brandvæsenet rykker ud

Brandvæsenet rykker ud

1897

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The Swans in Sortedamssøen

The Swans in Sortedamssøen

1897

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Driving with Greenland Dogs

Driving with Greenland Dogs

1897

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Kejserinde Dagmars Ankomst til Bellevue

Kejserinde Dagmars Ankomst til Bellevue

1902

Director of Photography

Driving with Greenland Dogs

Driving with Greenland Dogs

1897

Director of Photography

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The Execution

The Execution

1903

Cinematography

Production1

The Execution

The Execution

1903

Producer