Erotikon
Erotikon is a 1920 Swedish romantic comedy film directed by Mauritz Stiller, starring Tora Teje, Karin Molander, Anders de Wahl and Lars Hanson. It is based on the 1917 play A kék róka by Ferenc Herczeg. The story revolves around an entomology professor obsessed with the sexual life of bugs, and his easygoing wife who is courted by two suitors.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1920 |
| Country | Sweden |
| Genre | Romance, Drama, Comedy |
| Director | Mauritz Stiller |
| Runtime | 97 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.7/10 (39 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Stiller constructs an elegant comedy of manners, relying on the sharp contrast between cold academic obsession and warm, unpredictable human desire. The film explores marital neglect and the social rituals of courtship with a wit that feels remarkably contemporary.
What lingers after the final reel is the expressive, nuanced performance by Tora Teje, who conveys volumes without a single spoken word. The playful satire on bourgeois life remains both charming and insightful. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Mauritz Stiller
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With a glass of wine in a softly lit room, to fully appreciate the visual wit and sophisticated satire of silent-era storytelling.
🎭 Cast
Anders de Wahl
Professor Leo Charpentier
Tora Teje
Irene Charpentier
Lars Hanson
Preben Wells
Karin Molander
Marthe
Elin Lagergren
Irene's mother
Vilhelm Bryde
Baron Felix
Bell Hedqvist
The Baron's Friend
Torsten Hammarén
Professor Sidonius
Vilhelm Berndtson
Jean the Butler
Stina Berg
Servant
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