Kulturnatten at The Danish Film Institute
For Kulturnatten 2026, the Danish Film Institute invites you on a journey beneath the surface of the sea.
Through film, sound, play, and sensory experiences, we explore the ocean as a source of life, a mystery, and a cinematic universe.
You can get close to sharks below the surface with VR, go on a treasure hunt among sailors or settle into the cinema for a rewatch of the classic film Bennys Badekar. In Himmelbio, we will screen short films about life on and in the sea for the whole family.
On Filmtaget, filmmaker and music connoisseur Carl Marott explores the sonic side of film history with a DJ set inspired by the water and sounds from below. In Biblioteket, you can test your film knowledge when Filmnørdens Hjørne hosts a live film quiz.
Address
Gothersgade 55,
1123 København K
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Time
18:00 - 00:00
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Explore Filmtaget
Come up to Filmtaget for a special evening with the sea at its center. Filmmaker and music connoisseur Carl Marott explores the sonic side of film history with a DJ set inspired by the sea, water and sounds from below the surface. Explore the film history exhibition and enjoy a drink from the restaurant.
Film quiz in the Library - Filmnørdens Hjørne Live
Only in Danish
Dive among sharks in VR
Put on a VR headset and step into a shark cage beneath the surface of the sea. Get close to the sharks in an intense virtual experience where the ocean depths suddenly feel frighteningly real. The experience is facilitated by KHORA, who will guide you safely through your underwater journey. The VR experience is recommended for ages 8 and up.
Treasure Hunt – Find the Pirates’ Treasure
ONLY IN DANISH Join a journey among films, sailors and sea monsters as the Danish Film Institute invites children and the young at heart on a treasure hunt. Find the messages in bottles, follow the shoals of herring and see if you can uncover the pirates’ hidden treasure on the seabed. Prizes for all brave treasure hunters!
In the Cinemas – Bennys badekar
ONLY IN DANISH Take a break and plunge into the deep blue with this swinging, evergreen burst of fantasy: the Danish animation Bennys badekar (1971). Enjoy a song or two before moving on, or stay for the full film. You decide when to arrive and leave—and perhaps return—creating your own Kulturnatten remix of the film. Running time: 41 minutes.
Films in Himmelbio – Short Films About the Sea
ONLY IN DANISH Lanternfish, lighthouses and black flags. We explore life on and in the sea through a series of short films for the whole family. Some are familiar favorites from Børnebiffen; others are surprises. It will be both fun and exciting. Come and go as you please. Drop in to watch the short films from 18:00.