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Frihed forpligter

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1951 | History

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved Darkest Hour or Gandhi, start here.
The mood
Easygoing.
The pace
Moves along nicely.
What might put you off
  • It's in Danish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1951: an older pace and style.

Danish social democratic propaganda film. During the Occupation, the young freedom fighter Søren had a good working relationship with a comrade in the resistance movement, despite the fact that Søren was a social democrat and his comrade a communist. After the liberation in May 1945, the differences that had been less important during the war begin to stand in Søren's way. Both his friendship with his comrade and his relationship with the wealthy Inger fall apart in the summer of liberation. But through his work in the Social Democratic Party, Søren experiences a renewed enthusiasm and resumes his relationship with Inger. Together, they actively engage in the party's work and both see it as an extension of the struggle for freedom during the occupation. Denmark's entry into NATO is particularly important.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 173 people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Alice O'Fredericks, Robert Saaskin

  • Inger StenderFru Hellsøe
  • Poul ReichhardtSøren
  • Lily BrobergInger
  • Sigurd LangbergGrosserer Hellsøe
  • Preben Lerdorff RyeSørens kollega
  • Ib SchønbergChr. Pedersen
  • Johannes MeyerSørens morfar
  • Elga Olga SvendsenFru fabriksarbejder Larsen
  • Aage FossHusmanden
  • Helga FrierMarie Pedersen