Lucie
Synopsis
The late 19th century Christiania (Oslo) could offer a rich variety of entertainment. There were several variety theatres and brothels, and poor women could earn money based on their looks. The beautiful variety actress Lucie has met a lawyer by the name Gerner, a refined gentleman. Flowers and encounters outside the theatre develops into an erotic relationship. Lucie knows how to play on Gerner's jealousy and masculine pride, and finally she reaches her goal: becoming Mrs Gerner. For Lucie this means climbing the social ladder, but she'll soon notice the problems. Living in the upperclass society keeps reminding her of her poor background and her lack of etiquette. All this affects Gerner in a negative way, who is plagued by jealousy regarding people from Lucie's past. The relationship between the married couple keeps getting worse.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jan Erik Düring
- Screenplay & Story
- Jan Erik Düring, Amalie Skram
- Original Score
- Terje Rypdal
- Original Title
- Lucie
- Country of Origin
- Norway
- Spoken Languages
- Norwegian
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jan Erik Düring
Jan Erik Düring, Amalie Skram
Terje Rypdal
Hans Nord
Bente Kaas
Department Leadership Roster
Jan Erik Düring
Director
Jan Erik Düring
Writer
Bente Kaas
Editor
Hans Nord
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lucie
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What is Lucie about?
The late 19th century Christiania (Oslo) could offer a rich variety of entertainment. There were several variety theatres and brothels, and poor women could earn money based on their looks. The beautiful variety actress Lucie has met a lawyer by the name Gerner, a refined gentleman. Flowers and encounters outside the theatre develops into an erotic relationship. Lucie knows how to play on Gerner's jealousy and masculine pride, and finally she reaches her goal: becoming Mrs Gerner. For Lucie this means climbing the social ladder, but she'll soon notice the problems. Living in the upperclass society keeps reminding her of her poor background and her lack of etiquette. All this affects Gerner in a negative way, who is plagued by jealousy regarding people from Lucie's past. The relationship between the married couple keeps getting worse.
Who directed Lucie?
Lucie was directed by Jan Erik Düring.
Who stars in Lucie?
The principal cast of Lucie includes Inger Lise Rypdal, Gösta Ekman, Sigrid Huun, Rut Tellefsen, Kari Simonsen.
When was Lucie released and how long is it?
Lucie was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Lucie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lucie was composed by Terje Rypdal.
Is Lucie based on a book or true story?
Lucie is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Amalie Skram".