- Sunday 28 June19:00, Cinema
In 1971, young people occupied abandoned barracks on Bådsmandsstræde, and Christiania was born – an experiment in freedom and community. Filmmaker Karl Friis Forchhammer tells the story from within, with warmth and humor. It’s a story of radical democracy and creativity, but also of conflict, drugs, and outside pressure. From idealism and eccentric characters to struggles over Pusher Street and the limits of community.
A vivid piece of Danish cultural history about a place still fighting to remain entirely its own.
The film is screened with English subtitles.
Runtime: 93 min
Christiania is screened in partnership with CPH:DOX.
Roskilde Festival’s cinema is returning in 2026 after 13 years. During First Days, you can experience both new feature films, documentaries, and special late-night screenings. The Cinema programme is curated by Roskilde Festival and Roskilde Festival Højskole and created in collaboration with CPH:DOX, the European Parliament, The Why Foundation, RoskildeBio.nu, and the Danish National Film School.