1st Bodil Awards


The 1st Bodil Awards was held at the Palace Hotel's night club Ambassadeur in Copenhagen, Denmark, honoring the best in Danish and foreign film of 1947. Jenny and the Soldier took home three awards, winning Best Danish Film, Best Actor in a Leading Role and Best Actress in a Leading Role. Ta', hvad du vil ha' took home both awards for supporting performances. The event was hosted by Lilian Harvey and Victor Borge.

Winners and nominees

Best Danish Film

Soldaten og JennyJohan Jacobsen

Best Actor in a Leading Role

Poul Reichhardt – ''Soldaten og Jenny''

Best Actress in a Leading Role

Bodil Kjer – ''Soldaten og Jenny''

Best Actor in a Supporting Role

Ib Schønberg – ''Ta', hvad du vil ha'''

Best Actress in a Supporting Role

Ellen Gottschalch – ''Ta', hvad du vil ha'''

Best European Film

'A Matter of Life and Death'''''

Best American Film

The Best Years of Our LivesWilliam Wyler