The Earth Is Flat (1977)
Jorden Er Flad or The Earth is Flat is based on the play Erasmus Montanus, from the classical era in Danish literature, by Ludvig Holberg. Director Henrik Stangerup had the play translated into Portuguese, and adapted it for filming in contemporary Brazil. In this comic movie, a group of villagers have scrimped and saved to send their fellow villager Erasmus Montanus (Fausto Wolff) away for an education. When the boy returns to his village, he is stuffed full of book-learning of a kind which is of absolutely no use to those of the village. The boy, rather than seeing his situation clearly, continues to spout learned platitudes, including the incredible observation, "the earth is round," supported by nothing other than his authority as an "educated man." Understandably, his posturing provokes derision.
Cast
- Fausto Wolf - Erasmo Montanha
- Wilson Grey - Joaquim Montanha
- Lúcia Mello - Nillinha Montanha
- Abel Prazer - Maneco Montanha
- Thelma Reston - Madalena de Oliveira
- Paulo Fortes - Geronte de Oliveira
- Gloria Cristal - Lisinha de Oliveira
- Fabio Camargo - Dom Pedroca
- Luis Pelegrini - Arlequim
- Milton Luiz - Dom Sebastião
Screenplay
- Henrik Stangerup (Screenplay)
- Ludvig Holberg (Original Story)
- Fausto Wolf (Screenplay)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Earth Is Flat about?
- Jorden Er Flad or The Earth is Flat is based on the play Erasmus Montanus, from the classical era in Danish literature, by Ludvig Holberg. Director Henrik Stangerup had the play translated into Portuguese, and adapted it for filming in contemporary Brazil. In this comic movie, a group of villagers have scrimped and saved to send their fellow villager Erasmus Montanus (Fausto Wolff) away for an education. When the boy returns to his village, he is stuffed full of book-learning of a kind which is of absolutely no use to those of the village. The boy, rather than seeing his situation clearly, continues to spout learned platitudes, including the incredible observation, "the earth is round," supported by nothing other than his authority as an "educated man." Understandably, his posturing provokes derision.
- Who directed The Earth Is Flat?
- The Earth Is Flat was directed by Henrik Stangerup.
- Who stars in The Earth Is Flat?
- The Earth Is Flat stars Fausto Wolf, Wilson Grey, Lúcia Mello, Abel Prazer, Thelma Reston, Paulo Fortes.
- How long is The Earth Is Flat?
- The Earth Is Flat has a runtime of 1h 56m (116 minutes).
- What genre is The Earth Is Flat?
- The Earth Is Flat is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Earth Is Flat produced?
- The Earth Is Flat was produced in Denmark.