Movie Comedy
Count Axel is a comedy that takes place somewhere in the Nordic countries in 1783. It's a classic comedy about mixed identities, with strong elements of contemporary humour and satire.
Denmark Denmark
Peter Frödin Sofie Gråbøl Nicolaj Kopernikus Lasse Lunderskov Ole Thestrup Jens Arentzen Tomas Villum Jensen Ghita Nørby Ole Ernst Henning Jensen Sarah Gottlieb Thomas Bo Larsen Egon Holmquist Katrine Jensenius Claus Ryskjær Jesper Christensen Troels II Munk Søren Hytholm Jensen Kristian Holm Joensen Martin Brygmann Jacob Thuesen Ninette Neel Florboe Sigurd Kragh Blume Dahl Thor Axelsen Drejer Ingrid Dupont
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