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 2009.