The Danish Poet (2006)

In the quiet solitude of a small Copenhagen apartment, a troubled Danish poet, Kasper Jørgensen, finds himself in the relentless grip of writer's block. Consumed by profound existential questions, like the intricate dance between coincidence and our very existence, Kasper embarks on a northern journey to the breathtaking landscapes of Norway. His destination: an encounter with the esteemed Norwegian author, Sigrid Undset, whose works he deeply admires. As Kasper navigates his voyage, he's swept into a colorful whirlwind of unexpected events, each one a chapter in the whimsical storybook of fate. From a rain-soaked romance to an encounter with a hungry goat, Kasper's journey is anything but ordinary. The mundane is magically transformed: a slippery barn plank becomes a precarious bridge, a careless mailman an unwitting catalyst, and a broken thumb a surprising twist of destiny. Life, in its persistent attempt to avoid imitating art, takes Kasper on the scenic route towards the answers he seeks. The crowded train becomes a microcosm of life's unpredictable journey, each passenger a testament to the marvelously entangled threads of love, fate, and those little yet monumental things in life. Will Kasper find the inspiration he seeks, or will he discover something far more significant in his quest? This tale of happenstance, poetically narrated by a woman recounting how her parents met, explores the extraordinary found within the ordinary, the poetry hidden within life's prose, and the sublime interconnection of it all. "The Danish Poet" is a delightful journey along the winding paths of existence, where every turn holds a surprise, every incident a poem, and every character a strum on the chords of destiny.

The Danish Poet is an animation movie featuring Liv Ullmann and directed by Torill Kove.

The Danish Poet is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Kanopy and it's also available on OVID.

It is also possible to buy The Danish Poet on Amazon Video.