A Fortunate Man
Lykke-Per
Synopsis
A gifted engineer flees his austere roots to pursue wealth and success among Copenhagen's elite. As he rises through the ranks of society, the pride propelling him threatens to be his ruin.
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Esben Smed
Lykke-Per
Katrine Greis-Rosenthal
Jakobe Salomon
Benjamin Kitter
Ivan Salomon
Julie Christiansen
Nanny Salomon
Rasmus Bjerg
Eybert
Ole Lemmeke
Delft
Sara Viktoria
Inger
Sophie Marie Jeppesen
Lisbeth
Tommy Kenter
Philip Salomon
Tammi Øst
Lea Salomon
Jens Albinus
Eberhardt Sidenius
Paul Hüttel
Oberst Bjerregrav
Anders Hove
Pastor Sidenius
Elsebeth Steentoft
Fru Sidenius
Mei Oulund
Fru Blomberg
Karl Fischer
Professor Pfefferkorn
Claus Flygare
Pastor Blomberg
Johannes Nymark
Proprietær Brück
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bille August
- Screenplay & Story
- Bille August, Anders Frithiof August
- Original Score
- Lorenz Dangel
- Original Title
- Lykke-Per
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German, Danish, Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 42m
- Production Studios
- Nordisk Film Denmark, Den Vestdanske Filmpulje, FilmFyn, Satel Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bille August
Bille August, Anders Frithiof August, Henrik Pontoppidan
Lorenz Dangel
Dirk Brüel
Anne Østerud, Janus Billeskov Jansen
Henrik Zein, Lena Haugaard, Karin Trolle, Thomas Heinesen, Christian Rank
Department Leadership Roster
Bille August
Director
Anne Østerud
Editor
Karin Trolle
Producer
Thomas Heinesen
Producer
Janus Billeskov Jansen
Editor
Dirk Brüel
Director of Photography
Jette Lehmann
Production Design
Manon Rasmussen
Costume Design
Bille August
Screenplay
Anders Frithiof August
Screenplay
Lorenz Dangel
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Fortunate Man
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What is A Fortunate Man about?
A gifted engineer flees his austere roots to pursue wealth and success among Copenhagen's elite. As he rises through the ranks of society, the pride propelling him threatens to be his ruin.
Who directed A Fortunate Man?
A Fortunate Man was directed by Bille August.
Who stars in A Fortunate Man?
The principal cast of A Fortunate Man includes Esben Smed, Katrine Greis-Rosenthal, Benjamin Kitter, Julie Christiansen, Rasmus Bjerg.
When was A Fortunate Man released and how long is it?
A Fortunate Man was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for A Fortunate Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Fortunate Man was composed by Lorenz Dangel.
Is A Fortunate Man based on a book or true story?
A Fortunate Man is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Henrik Pontoppidan".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Fortunate Man?
A Fortunate Man holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).