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Good and Evil (1975)

4.819751h 20mDA
Documentary

Directed by Jørgen Leth

Rating

4.8/10

Runtime

1h 20m

Language

DA

Release

May 26, 1975

Director

Jørgen Leth

Overview

Jørgen Leth can squeeze poetry from a stone and wit from dust, and he can find love where the milk of human kindness runs dry. In a series of tableaux of Life in Denmark, he carries absurdism to a happy extreme. To act out his minuscule non-dramas, he uses a motley crew of professional actors like G...

Cast

Claus Nissen

Claus Nissen

Ulla Gottlieb

Ulla Gottlieb

Ghita Nørby

Ghita Nørby

Holger Juul Hansen

Holger Juul Hansen

Anniqa

Anniqa

Ulf Pilgaard

Ulf Pilgaard

Lars Knutzon

Lars Knutzon

Kirsten Peüliche

Kirsten Peüliche

Ditte Maria Wiberg

Ditte Maria Wiberg

Ove Brusendorff

Ove Brusendorff

Jørgen Reenberg

Jørgen Reenberg

Ib Mossin

Ib Mossin

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Good and Evil (1975), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Jørgen Leth can squeeze poetry from a stone and wit from dust, and he can find love where the milk of human kindness runs dry. In a series of tableaux of Life in Denmark, he carries absurdism to a happy extreme. To act out his minuscule non-dramas, he uses a motley crew of professional actors like Ghita Nørby and Claus Nissen, writer Dan Turéll plus a snake charmer, a bicycle racer and a circus queen.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Good and Evil. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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