A Rainy Day Alternative

I have to admit I don't know much about Danish film.

I am familiar with the names of some of the bigger actresses, but don't really know much more. The only real production I can recall is from the late 1980's or early 1990's (I think) when the Danes made a big production called "Matador". It was a huuuuge success in Norway. The series is set in a small sleepy Danish village starting in the late 1920's (I think it goes on till the 1950s/60s). The story is about a village - the lives, love, happyness, arrogance, poverty, tradgedies of the inhabitants and the war. The British have of course always been very good at these period dramas. However, I particularly enjoyed this series as it is set in Denmark it portrays the Scandinavian equivalent of an 'upstairs/downstairs' drama showing how the changes in society also altered the lives and attitudes in these characters.

It really draws you in.

It brought back happy memories when I discovered the series when I was home in Norway a few weeks ago (actually I bought it on a trip over to Sweden - talk about Scandinavian integration!) and I treated myself to the first 6 episodes. The next 6 next might just be on the shopping list next time (I think there are 24 episodes all together). Yes, it comes with English/Norwegian/Swedish subtitles if your Danish is not too strong! 

A great alternative on a rainy day if you don't want to watch the football!