Peter Elfelt

Biography

Peter Elfelt was a pioneering Danish photographer and filmmaker, recognized as Denmark's first filmmaker. Initially establishing himself as a prominent portrait photographer in Copenhagen, he became the royal court photographer in 1900. In 1897, Elfelt began producing documentary films, capturing significant national events and daily life in Denmark. He directed Denmark's first fiction film, The Execution (1903). Over his career, Elfelt produced approximately 200 films, many of which have been lost, but his contributions laid the foundation for Danish cinema.

Directed

1. Driving with Greenland Dogs (1897) — Director
2. The Tarantella from 'Napoli' (1903) — Director
3. The Execution (1903) — Director
4. Bech Olsens og Poul Pons' brydekamp (1899) — Director
5. Emperor Wilhelm's Arrival in Copenhagen 1905 (1905) — Director
6. The Icelandic Althing Visits Copenhagen (1906) — Director
7. Pas de Deux (1902) — Director
8. Brandvæsenet rykker ud (1897) — Director
9. De Kongelige skal fotograferes (1899) — Director
10. The Emperor of Russia's Arrival in Elsinore (1902) — Director
11. The Gypsy Dance from the Opera 'Il Trovatore' (1906) — Director
12. Holmenkollen Ski Jump (1906) — Director
13. Bathing Scenes from Skovshoved (1899) — Director
14. The Life Guards on Amager (1906) — Director
15. Empress Dagmar's Arrival in Elsinore (1900) — Director
16. Royal Shooting Party on Hveen (1903) — Director
17. King Christian IX Receives Grand Duke Friedrich-Franz (1903) — Director
18. La Sylphide (1903) — Director
19. Queen Alexandra's Arrival to Toldboden (1902) — Director
20. The Swans in Sortedamssøen (1897) — Director
21. Tietgen's Funeral (1901) — Director
22. King Frederik VIII's Proclamation (1906) — Director
23. Children's Welfare Day in Copenhagen (1907) — Director
24. Kaiser Wilhelm arrival to Copenhagen 2.4 (1903) — Director
25. Dagmar Hansen (1903) — Director
26. The Royals on Bicycles in Fredensborg Castle (1903) — Director
27. Princess Marie With Horse (1903) — Director
28. Empress Dagmar Arrives By Train (1904) — Director
29. Bathing Ladies at the Waterpark (1901) — Director
30. Kongerevue paa Fælleden (1902) — Director
31. Sct. Clemensbro i Aarhus (1902) — Director
32. Artillery at Jægerspris (1903) — Director
33. The Trade Guilds' Parade (1904) — Director
34. Daniel Dalsgaards Kaffeforretning (1904) — Director
35. Ribe Cathedral Inauguration (1904) — Director
36. Prince Carl's Departure (1905) — Director
37. Linotol Comp. (1905) — Director
38. Through Aarhus Gates by Tram (1905) — Director
39. Kong Haakons og Dronning Mauds Besøg i Danmark (1906) — Director
40. Militære Opvisninger paa Fælleden (1906) — Director