Hodja from Pjort (1985) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Hodja from Pjort (1985) — Inspired by tales from "Arabian Nights", with many a touch of magic, but primarily based
Hodja from Pjort (1985) Storyline
Inspired by tales from "Arabian Nights", with many a touch of magic, but primarily based on a book by Denmark's Ole Lund Kirkegaard, a master of the baroque stories for children, this adventurer takes the boy Hodja on a flying carpet outing. The boy wants to see the world and asks his girl-friend Emerald along. But an evil Sultan has his own designs on the carpet. Shot on Turkish locations with an extensive use of special effects.
Full Cast & Crew
- David Bertelsen as Hodja
- Zuhal Ödemir as Smaragd
- Lars Junggren as The Rat
- Holger Boland as El Faza
- Astrid Henning-Jensen as The poor childrens protector
- Stig Hoffmeyer as 1. Courtier
- Leif Sylvester as Warden
- Debbie Cameron as Perlesten
- Michelle Bjørn-Andersen as Hodja's Mother
- Zihni Küçümen as Sultan
- Jørn Faurschou
- Bent Børgesen
- Cevat Kurtuluş
- Macit Koper
- Kadir Savun
Why Watch Hodja from Pjort?
The Vibe: Hodja from Pjort is a captivating and well-crafted family movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1985. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5.2/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with family-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Movie Details & Production
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