A Fortunate Man (2018)

In the twilight of the 19th century, we find our protagonist, Peter Sidenius, a firebrand of ambition and defiance born into the austere confines of a devout Christian family in Western Denmark. In a daring act of rebellion against his clergyman father, Peter, now christened 'Per', ventures to the bustling capital of Copenhagen, his sights set on mastering the discipline of engineering. His journey is not only of academic pursuit but also one that introduces him to the illustrious intellectual circles of a prosperous Jewish family. Among them, he encounters Jakobe, the elder daughter, whose complexities he unravels through a dance of seduction. Per's ambition knows no bounds as he dreams up an audacious engineering feat - a labyrinth of canals sprawling across his native Jutland. His pursuit for this colossal project's realization becomes a testament to his indomitable spirit. His path, however, is not devoid of obstacles. Just as his dreams are on the cusp of materializing, Per's pride casts a long, imposing shadow. 'A Fortunate Man' is a mesmerizing journey into the heart of ambition, love, and the dangerous precipice of pride. It's a tale that magnificently interweaves the strands of personal desire with the tapestry of socio-cultural dynamics in the late 19th century Denmark.

A Fortunate Man is a drama movie featuring Esben Smed.

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