also known as Arven
The Inheritance2003
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An intimate character study of a total jerk, the kind that passes for an upstanding guy if you weren't following him around with a camera day and night. In the spirit of Vinterberg's "The Celebration" (1998), the Danish are so good at these kinds of films that expose "good, decent people" for the assholes you always knew they were but needed evidence to prove , or no one would believe it.
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- Diana Axelsen - Annika
- Lars Brygmann - Ulrik
- Jesper Christensen - Holger Andersen
- Ghita Nørby - Annelise
- Ulf Pilgaard - Aksel
- Karina Skands - Benedikte
- Peter Steen - Niels
- Ulrich Thomsen - Christoffer
- Lisa Werlinder - Maria
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An intimate character study of a total jerk, the kind that passes for an upstanding guy if you weren't following him around with a camera day and night. In the spirit of Vinterberg's "The Celebration" (1998), the Danish are so good at these kinds of films that expose "good, decent people" for the assholes you always knew they were but needed evidence to prove , or no one would believe it.
This film portrays the calculating deviancy involved within corporate ascension. The plot development is as rigid and formulaic as the protagonist being portrayed. Yet, perhaps that is part of the lesson. Whilst it is hard to believe that he would make such a decision so quickly, it is also hard to forget the man he previously is as he progresses in his role as boss. The film gives a nice feel for urban life in Sweden and Danmark and provides a portion of redemption towards the end. Love And Peace.
Absolutely gorgeous cinematic masterpiece. Great story, beautifully directed, superb acting, hauntingly captivating. The cinematography is true art, lavished with a beautiful soundtrack.
Well let's get the annoying interruptions over first. For reasons I do not understand the film would stop, pause and continue.This was the first film of Fandor I have seen so maybe the techological issues are something I have to learn more about. THE INHERITANCE was a wonderful film,well directed, great acting and hauntingly beautiful background music. The son (Ulrich Thomsen) of a powerful family has to take over his family's business when his father dies. The decision to take his father's place greatly satisfy's his widowed mother but puts his marriage in crisis. The company he inherits has to be subjected to a painful merger. How he copes with the staggering responsibilities alters the lives of many. This is a great film and if you have seen THE CELEBRATION expect the same superior qualities. The Danes have done it again. Do not miss!
Christoffer was such a jerk it was hard to watch someone with absolutely no redeeming character. An evil character needs some little semblance of likeability to keep you hooked. Most narcissists have some charm. sorry to see the woman couldn't remain strong.
I'm a fan of Danish film, and this one didn't disappoint -- strong emotional family drama -- pull between family/corporate responsibility and individual needs.
An accurate description of a controlling mother's role in making unhealthy and unloving decisions resulting in unhappiness that has ripple effects way beyond the family.