The Child
Originally released in 1940. The Child is a family/drama film. directed by Benjamin Christensen. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Agis Winding, Charles Tharnæs, and Beatrice Bonnesen
Synopsis
The action begins one early summer morning in a hostel, where we see, among others, two young girls, a law student, Ruth, and a small office lady, Ilse. From their conversation, we understand that Ilse has a very bourgeois outlook on life. By chance, these two girls come across one of Ruth's fellow students, Pontus Berthelsen, who is spending the summer holidays in a fisherman's cabin. Ilse, who has little world experience, quickly takes an interest in Pontus, who possesses a lot of innate charm. Pontus does his best to conquer Ilse, but her bourgeois attitude means - at first - that she does not fall for his rather deft approaches.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 20, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
DA
Original language
Country
Denmark
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DA
Production Companies
- Nordisk Film Denmark
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Child about?
The action begins one early summer morning in a hostel, where we see, among others, two young girls, a law student, Ruth, and a small office lady, Ilse. From their conversation, we understand that ...
Who directed The Child?
The Child was directed by Benjamin Christensen.
How long is The Child?
The Child has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was The Child released?
The Child was released on August 20, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Child?
The main cast of The Child includes Agis Winding, Charles Tharnæs, Beatrice Bonnesen, Mogens Wieth, Inger Lassen.