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)
Top 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
FAQ about From Darkness Towards Light
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…
When was From Darkness Towards Light released?
From Darkness Towards Light was released in 1928.
What genres does From Darkness Towards Light belong to?
From Darkness Towards Light is categorised as Drama, History.
Who stars in From Darkness Towards Light?
The cast of From Darkness Towards Light includes Knud Rassow, Marie Dinesen, Edith Norup, Hjalmar Bendtsen, Frida Budtz Müller.