A Fortunate Man
Lykke-Per
2018 · 2h 42m · Drama · Denmark, Austria · Rated 12 (DE)
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.
Directed by
Bille AugustBased on the novel by
Henrik Pontoppidan6.5Smart score
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19th centuryambitionbased on novel or bookengineerreligion
Rating12 (DE)
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