From Darkness Towards Light
Spanning three generations, the film depicts life in Copenhagen from the perspective of the working class. The film portrays the development of the city, the new opportunities arising and the improved living conditions created as the welfare state expands. ‘From darkness towards light’ is Denmark’s first-ever Social Democratic propaganda film, and it was part of the election campaign leading up to the local elections in 1929. (stumfilm.dk)
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
From Darkness Towards Light
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1928
Runtime
1h 3m
Genres
Drama, History
Original Title
Fra mørke til lys
Production Companies
Aktuel Film, Nordisk Film Denmark
Director
H.F. Rimmen
Description
Spanning three generations, the film depicts life in Copenhagen from the perspective of the working class. The film portrays the development of the city, the new opportunities arising and the improved living conditions created as the welfare state expands. ‘From darkness towards light’ is Denmark’s first-ever Social Democratic propaganda film, and it was part of the election campaign leading up to the local elections in 1929. (stumfilm.dk)
