Opiumsdrømmen

A short, sombre silent-era drama of jealousy and drug-fuelled decline, watched with the hushed, uneasy patience of early cinema.

Directed by

Holger-Madsen

Genres

Drama

Starring

Robert Schyberg, Frederik Jacobsen, Alf Blütecher

Overview

The opium smoker Hugo is the youngest son of Baron von Kaufmann, who also is a victim of the drug habit. Hugo is insanely jealous of his older brother Ernest. When Ernst's engagement with beautiful Henny is announced at a costume ball Hugo he gets furious. Observed by his valet he is calmed down. Hugo's valet see's his opportunity to strengthen his position. The film was banned in Denmark. Instead it opened in Finland.

How it feels

Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Addiction, family, betrayal, obsession

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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