Movie

A Fortunate Man

2018 · 162 min

A slow, serious period drama that follows a proud man's rise and fall, leaving a lingering sense of regret and reflection.

Overview: A gifted engineer flees his austere roots to pursue wealth and success among Copenhagen's elite. As he rises through the ranks of society, the pride propelling him threatens to be his ruin.
How it feels: Melancholic, earnest, dark and tense. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Ambition, identity, faith, class
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 3 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: ambition
identity
faith
class
betrayal
Places: big city
countryside
home
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild