From Darkness Towards Light (1928)
Spanning three generations, the film depicts life in Copenhagen from the perspective of the working class. The film portrays the development of the city, the new opportunities arising and the improved living conditions created as the welfare state expands. ‘From darkness towards light’ is Denmark’s first-ever Social Democratic propaganda film, and it was part of the election campaign leading up to the local elections in 1929. (stumfilm.dk)
Director: H.F. Rimmen
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 63 min
Release Date: January 1, 1928
Cast
- Knud Rassow - Lars Hansen, farveriarbejder
- Marie Dinesen - Karen Hansen, Lars' kone
- Edith Norup - Eva, Hansens datter
- Hjalmar Bendtsen - Fabrikant Gorm
- Frida Budtz Müller - Fru Gorm
- Carl Hillebrandt - Kaj Gorm
- Poul Rohde - Max Gorm
- Kiss Bendtsen - Olga Gorm
Screenplay
Cinematography: H.F. Rimmen
Production: Aktuel Film, Nordisk Film Denmark
Country: Denmark
Language: No Language
Original Language: da
More Films by Director: H.F. Rimmen
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is From Darkness Towards Light about?
- Spanning three generations, the film depicts life in Copenhagen from the perspective of the working class. The film portrays the development of the city, the new opportunities arising and the improved living conditions created as the welfare state expands. ‘From darkness towards light’ is Denmark’s first-ever Social Democratic propaganda film, and it was part of the election campaign leading up to the local elections in 1929. (stumfilm.dk)
- Who directed From Darkness Towards Light?
- From Darkness Towards Light was directed by H.F. Rimmen.
- Who stars in From Darkness Towards Light?
- From Darkness Towards Light stars Knud Rassow, Marie Dinesen, Edith Norup, Hjalmar Bendtsen, Frida Budtz Müller, Carl Hillebrandt.
- How long is From Darkness Towards Light?
- From Darkness Towards Light has a runtime of 1h 3m (63 minutes).
- What genre is From Darkness Towards Light?
- From Darkness Towards Light is a Drama, History film.
- Where was From Darkness Towards Light produced?
- From Darkness Towards Light was produced in Denmark.