based on novel or book,ambition,engineer,religion,19th century

A Fortunate Man (2018)

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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.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Bille August
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    Lykke-Per Esben Smed
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    Jakobe Salomon Katrine Greis-Rosenthal
  • Profile picture of Benjamin Kitter
    Ivan Salomon Benjamin Kitter
  • Profile picture of Julie Christiansen
    Nanny Salomon Julie Christiansen
  • Profile picture of Rasmus Bjerg
    Eybert Rasmus Bjerg
  • Profile picture of Ole Lemmeke
    Delft Ole Lemmeke
  • Profile picture of Sara Viktoria
    Inger Sara Viktoria
  • Profile picture of Sophie Marie Jeppesen
    Lisbeth Sophie Marie Jeppesen

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Keywords

  • based on novel or book
  • ambition
  • engineer
  • religion
  • 19th century