A forgotten Danish diva who sang truth to Nazi occupiers — resistance never sounded so glamorous.
Season 1 • Episode 4
LatestLiva Weel's life in the 40's and 50's.
The life of the Danish revue singer Liva Weel (1897-1952), who became very beloved in a series of films. During the Nazi German occupation of Denmark she achieved further renown through the encouraging songs of Poul Henningsen.
Acting
Whoever plays Liva absolutely disappears into her contradictions.
Production
Denmark under occupation has rarely looked this lived-in.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Liva Weel was Denmark's first true recording star; her 1920s jazz records were revolutionary in a conservative nation. The series reportedly uses her actual voice for some scenes.
Poul Henningsen's songs weren't subtle — 'Man binds me on my mouth' directly mocked censorship. The real Liva performed these at German-attended shows, a tightrope walk the series dramatizes in Episode 3's concert sequence.
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