From Darkness Towards Light

Overview

Spanning three generations, the film depicts life in Copenhagen from the perspective of the working class. The film portrays the development of the city, the new opportunities arising and the improved living conditions created as the welfare state expands. ‘From darkness towards light’ is Denmark’s first-ever Social Democratic propaganda film, and it was part of the election campaign leading up to the local elections in 1929. (stumfilm.dk)

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1928

Original language

Danish

Countries

Denmark

Production

Nordisk Film Denmark,Aktuel Film

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0291917