From Darkness Towards Light
Fra mørke til lys
Synopsis
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)
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- H.F. Rimmen
- Screenplay & Story
- Frederik Dalgaard
- Original Title
- Fra mørke til lys
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Aktuel Film, Nordisk Film Denmark
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
H.F. Rimmen
Frederik Dalgaard
H.F. Rimmen
Richard Lund
Department Leadership Roster
H.F. Rimmen
Director of Photography
Frederik Dalgaard
Writer
Richard Lund
Producer
H.F. Rimmen
Director
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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 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)
Who directed From Darkness Towards Light?
From Darkness Towards Light was directed by H.F. Rimmen.
Who stars in From Darkness Towards Light?
The principal cast of From Darkness Towards Light includes Knud Rassow, Marie Dinesen, Edith Norup, Hjalmar Bendtsen, Frida Budtz Müller.
When was From Darkness Towards Light released and how long is it?
From Darkness Towards Light was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.