Parasitterne

Overview

"Parassiterne" is a 1958 TV film based on Carl Erik Soya's 1929 play. The story follows a group of con artists who live parasitically off others, hiding their true nature behind a facade of normalcy. The film is a stark caricature that exposes human nature and the hidden sides of society. Known for its sharp dialogue and in-depth character portraits, DR's 1958 TV adaptation has contributed to its enduring popularity in Danish culture.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

May 29, 1958

Original language

Danish

Spoken languages

Danish

Countries

Denmark

Production

DR TV-Teatret

Cast

Henrik Wiehe,Clara Pontoppidan,Else-Marie Juul Hansen,Poul Müller,Emil Hass Christensen,Keld Markuslund,Malene Schwartz,Gunnar Lauring,Birgitte Reimer

Director

Søren Melson

Writer

Carl Erik Soya

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0305946