Besættelse
Originally released in 1944. Besættelse is a drama/thriller film. directed by Bodil Ipsen. At just 71 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Johannes Meyer, Berthe Qvistgaard, and Aage Foss
Synopsis
The middle-aged manufacturer Jens Steen is on his way to his summer house on the West Coast to relax. All alone. Meanwhile, 20-year-old Else Petersen is on the hook - and she is looking forward to a holiday with everything paid for. With classic womanizing, she gets in with Jens Steen, who becomes obsessed with her beauty and youth. But when the local Jutland bicycle mechanic turns up the charm, things start to get heated. And before long, Jens Steen has a scandal on his hands, which he can only do one thing to avoid. In 1944, Bodil Ipsen herself directed one of the few film noir dramas in Danish film history. Obsession is an excellent film about the extremes of emotion and the unbearable lightness of life.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 27, 1944
81 years ago
Runtime
1h 11m
71 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
DA
Original language
Country
Denmark
Production
Director
Top Cast
Johannes Meyer
as Jens Steen, Manufakturhandler
Berthe Qvistgaard
as Else Petersen
Aage Foss
as Thygesen, Købmand
Poul Reichhardt
as Aage, Thygesens Søn
Rasmus Christiansen
as Røgteren
Vera Gebuhr
as En Hotel-Stuepige
Alma Olander Dam Willumsen
as Fru Steen
Karl Jørgensen
as En Handelsrejsende
Lis Løwert
Jesper Gottschalch
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DA
Production Companies
- Nordisk Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Besættelse about?
The middle-aged manufacturer Jens Steen is on his way to his summer house on the West Coast to relax. All alone. Meanwhile, 20-year-old Else Petersen is on the hook - and she is looking forward to ...
Who directed Besættelse?
Besættelse was directed by Bodil Ipsen.
How long is Besættelse?
Besættelse has a runtime of 1 hours and 11 minutes (71 minutes total).
When was Besættelse released?
Besættelse was released on October 27, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Besættelse?
The main cast of Besættelse includes Johannes Meyer, Berthe Qvistgaard, Aage Foss, Poul Reichhardt, Rasmus Christiansen.