A Man There Was

Henrik Ibsen's 1862 rewrite of the poem was made in happy circumstances, with Sweden and Denmark remaining neutral during the war, allowing the films to continue to be balanced. The then more successful Danes left for the luxury studios in Germany, and Sweden took the baton for the leadership of Scandinavian national cinema. These circumstances, together with the artistically successful conception, influenced Sjöström's future career. He established himself as an actor and director with an international reputation. The lead female role was played by his second wife, Edith Erastoff. A Man There Was ideally portrays the poignant drama and excellent work with the striking nature that inscribes itself into human characters. (01/25/2022)