The Earth Is Flat
Jorden er flad
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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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
Torben Bille
Deus Ex Machina
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henrik Stangerup
- Screenplay & Story
- Henrik Stangerup, Fausto Wolf
- Original Score
- Jurij Moskvitin
- Original Title
- Jorden er flad
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Det Danske Filminstitut
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henrik Stangerup
Henrik Stangerup, Fausto Wolf, Ludvig Holberg
Jurij Moskvitin
Flemming Arnholm
Hilde L. Trier
Luiz Fernando Goulart, Henrik Stangerup, Thorkild Kristensen
Department Leadership Roster
Henrik Stangerup
Screenplay
Ulla-Britt Söderlund
Costume Design
Fausto Wolf
Screenplay
Henrik Stangerup
Producer
Thorkild Kristensen
Producer
Hilde L. Trier
Editor
Flemming Arnholm
Director of Photography
Henrik Stangerup
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Earth Is Flat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 principal cast of The Earth Is Flat includes Fausto Wolf, Wilson Grey, Lúcia Mello, Abel Prazer, Thelma Reston.
When was The Earth Is Flat released and how long is it?
The Earth Is Flat was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for The Earth Is Flat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Earth Is Flat was composed by Jurij Moskvitin.