Drama · Denmark · 1978 0

The Heritage

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Director
Anders Refn
Cast
Jens Okking as Baron Helmuth Helle Hertz as Baroness Alvilda Bodil Udsen as Dowager Baroness Juliane Poul Reichhardt as Vicar Adolf Mascani Birgit Sadolin as Johanne Mascani Stine Bierlich as Karen
Crew
Anders Refn — Screenplay Flemming Quist Møller — Writer
Synopsis

Anders Refn's film adaptation of Gustav Wied's novel stars Jens Okking and Helle Hertz in the leading roles as Baron Helmuth and his wife Alvilda. The baron is deeply enamored with his wife, but she is repelled by his blunt and coarse nature and is drawn to her cousin, who fulfills her desire for passionate romance.

Mood & Themes
faith family
Key Collaborators
Anders Refn Director Anders Refn Screenplay Flemming Quist Møller Writer
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