Pride comes before a Fall
Joy abounds in the little workers’ home when the three daughters of the family all come home wearing an engagement ring. When the sons-in-law come to visit, one in particular stands out. The merchant Black is wealthy and wears fine clothes, but the labourer family is quite unimpressed by that. They tease him for his airs and graces, eventually prompting him to take his fiancée by the hand and hurry out of the – in his eyes – wretched home. As time goes on, however, it turns out that pride comes before a fall. (stumfilm.dk)
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Hovmod staar for fald |
| Year | 1911 |
| Country | Denmark |
| Director | Søren Nielsen |
| Runtime | 21 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes) |
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The film constructs a social drama by contrasting two worlds: the humble worker's life and the merchant's affected arrogance. It explores the fragility of status, relying on expressive pantomime and sharp domestic details.
What lingers after viewing is a concise yet potent parable about how pride blinds, and how true values often lie behind a modest appearance. The irony of fate is presented with almost fable-like clarity. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Søren Nielsen
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With a cup of tea on a quiet evening, immersed in the silent film era.
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