A Fortunate Man
Ambitious engineer navigates love and societal expectations
About A Fortunate Man
Released: 2018
Platform: Netflix
Rating: TV-14
Run time: 2h 47m
Cast
Esben Smed, Katrine Rosenthal, Benjamin Kitter, Julie Christiansen, Tommy Kenter, Tammi Øst, Rasmus Bjerg, Ole Lemmeke, Sarah Viktoria Bjerregaard, Anders Hove, Jens Albinus
About A Fortunate Man
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- About - Making / Production - Actors - Trivia / Interesting Facts - Awards - Quotes - Music - SoundtrackAbout
"A Fortunate Man" is a TV show from 2018 that falls under the Dramas based on classic literature genre. The series is an adaptation of the novel "Lykke-Per" by Henrik Pontoppidan. It follows the life of Per, a highly intelligent engineer who chases his dreams while facing personal and professional challenges.
Making / Production
The show delves into themes of ambition, love, and social status, bringing to life the character of Per as he navigates the complexities of early 20th-century Denmark. The production of the series involved meticulous attention to detail to recreate the historical setting and capture the essence of the original novel.
Actors
- Esben Smed as Per - Esben delivers a compelling performance as the ambitious and driven engineer, perfectly capturing the character's internal struggles and external triumphs.Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The series received critical acclaim for its faithfulness to the source material and the performances of the cast. - The novel "Lykke-Per" was considered a masterpiece of Danish literature and the adaptation stayed true to its spirit. - The production team went to great lengths to recreate the historical setting, with meticulous attention to detail in the costumes and set design.Awards
If there are any awards won by the show, they would be listed here.
Quotes
- "Ambition can lead us to great heights, but it can also bring us to our lowest lows." - "In the pursuit of fortune, we may lose sight of what truly matters." - "The fortunate man is not always the happiest man."Music
- The score for "A Fortunate Man" was composed to enhance the dramatic moments and evoke the time period in which the story is set.Soundtrack
- The soundtrack featured a mix of classical compositions and original music that added depth and emotion to the series.About A Fortunate Man
A Fortunate Man depicts a gifted engineer fleeing from his clergyman father's expectations to pursue his innovative dreams in late 19th-century Denmark.