A Fortunate Man

A Fortunate Man

2018 · 2h42 · Movie

Directed by Bille August

Starring Esben Smed, Katrine Greis-Rosenthal, Benjamin Kitter, Julie Christiansen, Rasmus Bjerg, Ole Lemmeke, Sara Viktoria, Sophie Marie Jeppesen, Tommy Kenter, Tammi Øst

6.8/10Aggregated public rating
174 votes
Vibes:to cry
Vibes:tearscontemplation
Ideal when you feel… Sad / low Exhausted
Drama

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.

Original title
Lykke-Per
Original language
Danish
Screenplay
Bille August, Anders Frithiof August, Henrik Pontoppidan
Music
Lorenz Dangel
Cinematography
Dirk Brüel
Cast
Julie Christiansen, Rasmus Bjerg, Ole Lemmeke, Sara Viktoria, Sophie Marie Jeppesen, Tommy Kenter, Tammi Øst, Jens Albinus, Paul Hüttel

Updated July 22, 2026

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