---
title: "Den k\u00e6re familie"
year: 1962
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/den-kaere-familie-1962"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 57071
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 109
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Den kære familie (1962) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/den-kaere-familie-1962

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Den kære familie is a film first released in 1962. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Nordisk Film Denmark, AB Europa Film. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A wealthy Copenhagen patriarch hunts a noble suitor for his daughter, sparking charming mishaps."

### Why Watch
- Period setting in turn‑of‑the‑century Copenhagen
- Directed by Erik Balling
- Cinematography earned a Silver Prize at the Moscow International Film Festival

### Caveats & Content Note
- The film runs 1 hour 49 minutes, which may feel lengthy for some viewers
- It is in Danish, so subtitles are needed for non‑Danish speakers
- Tone & Suitability: The film is a light‑hearted comedy suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: period, comedy, family, romantic, lighthearted

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Erik Balling
- **Networks / Studios**: Nordisk Film Denmark, AB Europa Film

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Gunnar Lauring** as *Skibsreder Jacob Friis*
- **Helle Virkner** as *Emilie*
- **Lise Ringheim** as *Elisa*
- **Ghita Nørby** as *Ida Friis*
- **Ole Søltoft** as *Friis' søn*
- **Bjørn Watt-Boolsen** as *William Randall*
- **Henning Moritzen** as *Alex Maagenhjelm*
- **Lily Broberg** as *Julia Hansen*
- **Buster Larsen** as *Ludwig*
- **Jarl Kulle** as *Klaes*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When and where is the film set?
It takes place in Copenhagen on December 29, 1899, at the turn of the century.

### Q: Who directed Den kære familie?
The film was directed by Danish filmmaker Erik Balling.

### Q: Is the story based on earlier material?
Yes, it is adapted from a play by Gustav Esmann.

### Q: Did the film receive any festival recognition?
Cinematographer Jørgen Skov won a Silver Prize for photography at the 3rd Moscow International Film Festival.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
Den kære familie is classified as a comedy.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Den kære familie — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/57071)
- [Den kære familie - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Den_k%C3%A6re_familie)
- [Den kære familie (1962) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/120247-den-kaere-familie/prehled/)
- [Kære familie, Den 63% [Den kære familie] (1962) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/245739-kaere-familie-den)
- [Den kære familie (1962) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/den-kaere-familie)

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