Everyman
Originally released in 1915. Everyman is a feature film. directed by Vilhelm Glückstadt. At just 56 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Peter S. Andersen, Gudrun Houlberg, and Lilly Jansen
Synopsis
In 1911 the German poet Hugo von Hofmansthal wrote a new version of the medieval morality play Everyman, and this was staged in Danish translation at the Royal Theatre in Copenhagen in 1915. At the time, it was radical example of symbolist abstraction. Its success inspired a film version, Enhver [Everyman], directed by Vilhelm Glückstadt for Filmfabrikken Danmark. The film, however, was set in a modern-day environment. It depict the moral choice confronting its protagonist at struggle because two attendant spirits, one good and one bad. The protagonist is tempted by dark figure of evil and succumbs, rejecting God and leading a life of iniquity, but he is then haunted by guilty visions until he finally dies, asking God for forgiveness at the last moment.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 9, 1915
110 years ago
Runtime
0h 56m
56 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
DA
Original language
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Everyman about?
In 1911 the German poet Hugo von Hofmansthal wrote a new version of the medieval morality play Everyman, and this was staged in Danish translation at the Royal Theatre in Copenhagen in 1915. At the...
Who directed Everyman?
Everyman was directed by Vilhelm Glückstadt.
How long is Everyman?
Everyman has a runtime of 0 hours and 56 minutes (56 minutes total).
When was Everyman released?
Everyman was released on September 9, 1915 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Everyman?
The main cast of Everyman includes Peter S. Andersen, Gudrun Houlberg, Lilly Jansen, Charles Løwaas, Peter Malberg.