Hodja from Pjort
Originally released in 1985. Hodja from Pjort is a family/adventure film. directed by Brita Wielopolska. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring David Bertelsen, Zuhal Ödemir, and Lars Junggren
Synopsis
Inspired by tales from "Arabian Nights", with many a touch of magic, but primarily based on a book by Denmark's Ole Lund Kirkegaard, a master of the baroque stories for children, this adventurer takes the boy Hodja on a flying carpet outing. The boy wants to see the world and asks his girl-friend Emerald along. But an evil Sultan has his own designs on the carpet. Shot on Turkish locations with an extensive use of special effects.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 4, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Box Office
$1.2M
Worldwide gross
Language
DA
Original language
Country
Denmark
Production
Director
Top Cast
David Bertelsen
as Hodja
Zuhal Ödemir
as Smaragd
Lars Junggren
as The Rat
Holger Boland
as El Faza
Astrid Henning-Jensen
as The poor childrens protector
Stig Hoffmeyer
as 1. Courtier
Leif Sylvester
as Warden
Debbie Cameron
as Perlesten
Michelle Bjørn-Andersen
as Hodja's Mother
Zihni Küçümen
as Sultan
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DA
- Revenue
- $1,230,407
Production Companies
- Metronome Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hodja from Pjort about?
Inspired by tales from "Arabian Nights", with many a touch of magic, but primarily based on a book by Denmark's Ole Lund Kirkegaard, a master of the baroque stories for children, this adventurer ta...
Who directed Hodja from Pjort?
Hodja from Pjort was directed by Brita Wielopolska.
How long is Hodja from Pjort?
Hodja from Pjort has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was Hodja from Pjort released?
Hodja from Pjort was released on October 4, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hodja from Pjort?
The main cast of Hodja from Pjort includes David Bertelsen, Zuhal Ödemir, Lars Junggren, Holger Boland, Astrid Henning-Jensen.