Ole Ege
Writing
Biography
A freelance photographer since 1967, he was formerly editor and publisher of the magazines Ekko (1967) and Focus (1963-64). He also edited Foto-Magasinet from 1959 to 1963. Ege won an award from the Copenhagen City Art Fund and one from Arhus City Art Fund in 1978. Also a film maker, Ege was both director and cinematographer for the features Bordello, 1972, and Pornography, 1971. Ege works in medium- and small-format still photography.
Known For
A look at the story behind the bestiality tape ANIMAL FARM. From its production in early 70's Denmark, to when it was smuggled to the UK and distributed in 1981.
The Dark Side of Porn: The Real Animal Farm
A young country girl moves to Copenhagen for adventure and ends up working in a brothel.
Bordellet
The following movie from 1971 “Pornography” was the first x-rated “musical” to be premiered in Danish cinemas. The title is quite misleading. Other than the cool soundtrack by jazz great Dexter Gordon there is nothing very musical about it. It features 10 hard and softcore short films by photographer and director Ole Ege, shot before and after the liberalization of pornography in 1968-69.
Pornography: A Musical
The documentary, shows her living with her animals on her farm during this era, including their care, her affection for them, and her sexual life, entirely to the tune of Beethoven's Sixth Symphony (Pastoral)—an involuntary artistic choice that became necessary when the original soundtrack recordings became unavailable through a gaffe.