Erotic dance by Asta Nielsen in Afgrunden (1910)

Asta Nielsen s erotic Gaucho dance caused an uproar when Afgrunden (directed by Peter Urban Gad) was released in 1910. Her debut role made her a star immediately the first film diva. Since then, Nielsen remained popular because of her sex appeal, sense of style and androgynous looks. The Filmmuseum dedicates a programme to Nielsen, January 11 February 8th