Everyman (1915)
In 1911 the German poet Hugo von Hofmansthal wrote a new version of the medieval morality play Everyman, and this was staged in Danish translation at the Royal Theatre in Copenhagen in 1915. At the time, it was radical example of symbolist abstraction. Its success inspired a film version, Enhver [Everyman], directed by Vilhelm Glückstadt for Filmfabrikken Danmark. The film, however, was set in a modern-day environment. It depict the moral choice confronting its protagonist at struggle because two attendant spirits, one good and one bad. The protagonist is tempted by dark figure of evil and succumbs, rejecting God and leading a life of iniquity, but he is then haunted by guilty visions until he finally dies, asking God for forgiveness at the last moment.
Cast
- Peter S. Andersen - The Evil Spirit
- Gudrun Houlberg - Sylvia
- Lilly Jansen - The Good Angel
- Charles Løwaas
- Peter Malberg - Kurt
- Valdemar Møller - Vicar
- Jonna Neiiendam - Enhver's Mother
- Rasmus Ottesen - Enhver
- Else Schiwe - Martha
- Alfred Sjøholm - Actor
Screenplay
- Hugo von Hofmannsthal (Theatre Play)
- Hugo von Hofmannsthal (Story)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Everyman about?
- In 1911 the German poet Hugo von Hofmansthal wrote a new version of the medieval morality play Everyman, and this was staged in Danish translation at the Royal Theatre in Copenhagen in 1915. At the time, it was radical example of symbolist abstraction. Its success inspired a film version, Enhver [Everyman], directed by Vilhelm Glückstadt for Filmfabrikken Danmark. The film, however, was set in a modern-day environment. It depict the moral choice confronting its protagonist at struggle because two attendant spirits, one good and one bad. The protagonist is tempted by dark figure of evil and succumbs, rejecting God and leading a life of iniquity, but he is then haunted by guilty visions until he finally dies, asking God for forgiveness at the last moment.
- Who directed Everyman?
- Everyman was directed by Vilhelm Glückstadt.
- Who stars in Everyman?
- Everyman stars Peter S. Andersen, Gudrun Houlberg, Lilly Jansen, Charles Løwaas, Peter Malberg, Valdemar Møller.
- How long is Everyman?
- Everyman has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).