The Little Bugler
Watch TrailerWhen war breaks out between Denmark and Germany in 1848, Christian from poor Nyboder is hired as a bugler. Zealous and proud, he leaves Copenhagen with his old father and cousins Orla and Frants to defend Schleswig against the German enemy. One day, Christian takes on the dangerous task of delivering a depeche about a German attack on the line of defence near Egå – a trip full of obstacles and grim revelations. (Stumfilm.dk)
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| Original Title | Den lille hornblæser |
| Year | 1909 |
| Director | Eduard Schnedler-Sørensen |
| Runtime | 20 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 2.5/10 (2 votes) |
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The film constructs its narrative through concise yet expressive silent imagery, relying on the contrast between patriotic fervor and the grim reality of war. Using simple, almost chronicle-like scenes, it explores duty and personal courage in the face of impersonal conflict.
What lingers after viewing is a sense of early cinema's purity, where story is conveyed through gesture and glance, and tension arises from pure action and character resolve. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Eduard Schnedler-Sørensen
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In subdued light, with historical curiosity, as a silent chronicle.
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