Good and Evil
Originally released in 1975. Good and Evil is a documentary film. directed by Jørgen Leth. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Claus Nissen, Ulla Gottlieb, and Ghita Nørby
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 26, 1975
50 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
DA
Original language
Country
Denmark
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DA
Production Companies
- Jørgen Leth Film
- Det Danske Filminstitut
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Good and Evil about?
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...
Who directed Good and Evil?
Good and Evil was directed by Jørgen Leth.
How long is Good and Evil?
Good and Evil has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Good and Evil released?
Good and Evil was released on May 26, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Good and Evil?
The main cast of Good and Evil includes Claus Nissen, Ulla Gottlieb, Ghita Nørby, Holger Juul Hansen, Anniqa.