
The first social democratic propaganda film. The film's history spans from the Jacob Brønnum Estrup era in the 1870s to the beginning of social welfare in Copenhagen under social democratic leadership.

Right off the bat, let's be clear: Fra mørke til lys isn't really for everyone. If you’re into Danish history, especially the nitty-gritty of early 20th-century social politics, or just a film buff curious about propaganda cinema, then you absolutely should give it a look. But if you’re hoping for a gripping silent dra...

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"Right off the bat, let's be clear: Fra mørke til lys isn't really for everyone. If you’re into Danish history, especially the nitty-gritty of early 20th-century social politics, or just a film buff curious about propaganda cinema, then you absolutely should give it a look. But if you’re hoping for a gripping silent drama with lots of twists and turns, you’ll probably find yourself checking your watch. It’s a very specific kind of movie, one made with a clear goal in mind. 🎬 This film, from 1929..."
Frida Budtz Müller
Frederik Dalgaard, Peder Wraa
Denmark


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