Frække Frida og de frygtløse spioner
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Frække Frida og de frygtløse spioner (English: Naughty Frida and the Fearless Spies), often shortened to simply Frække Frida, is a 1994
Danish
children's film written and directed by Søren Ole Christensen. Christensen based the story on a series of children's books by Lykke Nielsen. Music for the film was written and performed by Søren Rasted and Claus Norreen
who later teamed up with René Dif
and Lene Nystrøm later in 1994 to form the Bubblegum/eurodance
music group, Joyspeed (later renamed to Aqua
).
formed an important part during Aqua
's (then Joyspeed) early days. It is often credited with helping to start their career. The young producers
Søren Rasted
and Claus Norreen
had won a contest and were hired to produce the soundtrack. For some of the songs they hired the then club DJ René Dif
. The three had previously not been associated with each other, but their getting along well whilst making the soundtrack made them decide to work together again on a future project. The future project would ultimately eventually lead to the creation and success of Aqua, with Lene Nystrøm as their lead vocalist.
1994 in film
1994 was a significant year in film.The top grosser worldwide was The Lion King, which to date stands as the highest-grossing traditionally-animated film of all time...
Danish
Danish language
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children's film written and directed by Søren Ole Christensen. Christensen based the story on a series of children's books by Lykke Nielsen. Music for the film was written and performed by Søren Rasted and Claus Norreen
Claus Norreen
Claus Norreen is a Danish musician and record producer known for being a part of the band Aqua, which sold around 33 million records.-Early life:...
who later teamed up with René Dif
René Dif
René Dif is a musician and actor, best known as the male vocalist in the Danish pop-dance group Aqua.-Biography:...
and Lene Nystrøm later in 1994 to form the Bubblegum/eurodance
Eurodance
Eurodance is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in the late 1980s or early 1990s primarily in Europe. It combines many elements from House, Techno, Hi-NRG and especially Italo-Disco...
music group, Joyspeed (later renamed to Aqua
Aqua (band)
Aqua is a Danish dance-pop group, best known for their 1997 breakthrough single "Barbie Girl". The group formed in 1989 and achieved huge success across the globe in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The group managed to top the UK Singles Chart with their first three singles. The group released two...
).
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Anette Brandt | Frida |
| Mathias Klenske Mathias Klenske Mathias Klenske is a Danish actor and voice actor who is best known for his role as Adam in the film Frække Frida og de frygtløse spioner - an adaption based on a series of books by Lykke Nielsen. Klenske regularly dubs characters that appear in cartoons, anime and video games... |
Adam |
| Ida Kruse Hannibal | Desiré |
| Gunilla Odsbøl | Amalie |
| Arne Siemsen | Frida's father Poul |
| Charlotte Sieling | Frida's mother Jytte |
| Finn Nielsen | Richard Gunnersen |
| Axel Strøbye Axel Strøbye Axel Strøbye was a Danish film actor. He appeared in over 100 films between 1951 and 2000.He was born in Frederiksberg, Denmark and died in Copenhagen, Denmark.-Selected filmography:* I kongens klæ'r... |
Frida's grandfather Carl |
| Birgit Sadolin Birgit Sadolin Birgit Sadolin, is a Danish actress. She entered film in 1953 with the comedy Ved Kongelunden.-Filmography:*Ved Kongelunden - 1953*Karen, Maren og Mette - 1954*Altid ballade - 1955*På tro og love - 1955... |
Frida's grandmother |
| Jesper Klein | Park Ranger |
| Tom McEwan | Mr. Johnson |
| Morten Suurballe | Mr. Goldbody |
| Lisbet Lundquist | Neighbor |
| Paprika Steen Paprika Steen Paprika Steen is a Danish actress and film director best known for her performances in the films Festen, The Idiots and Open Hearts... |
Lonni |
| Søren Hytholm Jensen | Johnny |
Soundtrack
The film itself is not particularly well-known, but the soundtrackSoundtrack
A soundtrack can be recorded music accompanying and synchronized to the images of a motion picture, book, television program or video game; a commercially released soundtrack album of music as featured in the soundtrack of a film or TV show; or the physical area of a film that contains the...
formed an important part during Aqua
Aqua (band)
Aqua is a Danish dance-pop group, best known for their 1997 breakthrough single "Barbie Girl". The group formed in 1989 and achieved huge success across the globe in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The group managed to top the UK Singles Chart with their first three singles. The group released two...
's (then Joyspeed) early days. It is often credited with helping to start their career. The young producers
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
Søren Rasted
Søren Nystrøm Rasted
Søren Nystrøm Rasted is a Danish musician, producer and songwriter. He plays keyboard, guitar and sings backing vocals...
and Claus Norreen
Claus Norreen
Claus Norreen is a Danish musician and record producer known for being a part of the band Aqua, which sold around 33 million records.-Early life:...
had won a contest and were hired to produce the soundtrack. For some of the songs they hired the then club DJ René Dif
René Dif
René Dif is a musician and actor, best known as the male vocalist in the Danish pop-dance group Aqua.-Biography:...
. The three had previously not been associated with each other, but their getting along well whilst making the soundtrack made them decide to work together again on a future project. The future project would ultimately eventually lead to the creation and success of Aqua, with Lene Nystrøm as their lead vocalist.
Track titles
- De frygtløse spioner (featuring Thomas Skovgaard)
- Nattens fe (featuring Peter Smith)
- Frække Frida (featuring Annette Brandt, Mathias Klenske, Gunilla Odsbøl & Ida Hannibal Kruse)
- Si-bab-rapper-di-åhh (featuring Arne Siemsen, René Dif & Annette Brandt)
- Når jeg blir stor (featuring Alice Søndergård & Annette Brandt)
- Gunnersen (featuring Arne Siemsen)
- Godmorgen (featuring Thomas Skovgaard)
- Den magiske kasse (featuring Annette Brandt, Mathias Klenske, Gunilla Odsbøl & Ida Hannibal Kruse)
- Hele verden rundt (featuring Alice Søndergård)
- Ønskebrønd (featuring Peter Smith & Søren Rasted)
- Devil's child
- Flugten
- Si-bab-rapper-di-åhh (Dance Mix) (featuring Arne Siemsen, René Dif & Annette Brandt)
- Frække Frida (featuring Christine Havkrog)