For freedom and justice

A picture of the life of the Danish people from the late 1820s to the introduction of the free constitution in 1849. A fictional character, Rasmus Nielsen, travels around the country, first as a traveling teacher, later in other positions, and through his experiences we are introduced to the conditions of various population groups. The central figure in the portrayal of historical figures is the politician Orla Lehmann.

Country:

Denmark

Genre:

History,

Drama

Duration:

106 minutes

Year:

1949

Director:

Svend Methling

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Company:

Nordisk Film Denmark

Cast:

Præsten

Rasmus Nielsen

Dr. Jacob Dampe

Den gamle skoleholder

Orla Leehmann

Crew:

Director

Director of Photography

Original Music Composer

Writer

Production Design