If you're browsing Comedy shows, The House at Christianshavn (1970) is the kind of series that builds its world steadily without getting messy. It keeps things light, with humor coming mainly from character dynamics and timing. The cast, featuring Poul Reichhardt, Arthur Jensen, and Helle Virkner, helps keep the story grounded. Ratings sit around 3.0/10, and it will likely land best with viewers who already enjoy the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date, check this page for the latest availability.
The House at Christianshavn (1970)
Also known as: Oh, diese Mieter!, Huset paa Christianshavn, Huset pa Christianshavn
First aired: May 16, 1970
Runtime: 23 min
Networks: DR1
The series follows the residents of an apartment building on Copenhagen's Christianshavn, as they go about their daily lives and challenges. There is Olsen, a mover with an old fashion view of the world, Clausen who runs the local pet shop, Egon the career focused assistant, their wives who work hard to keep their spouses lives together, the young couple Tue and Rikke who recently moved in, the hard working caretaker Meyer, who never puts in to much effort, and of course Emma, the innkeeper of Rottehullet, where all the important decisions are made while running up the bar tab.
The series was produced by Nordisk Film for Danmarks Radio TV station between the years 1970-77. The series' first director was Ebbe Langberg, then Erik Balling and Tom Hedegaard respectively. The series was conceived by an author team of well-known Danish authors such Leif Panduro, Benny Andersen, and Lise Nørgaard.
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