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Erotikon
“A Daring Fable of Modern Love”
5.7 / 10• 1920• 1h 46m•NR• Swedish
RomanceDramaComedy
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
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Anders de Wahl
Professor Leo Charpentier
Lead
Tora Teje
Irene Charpentier
Lars Hanson
Preben Wells
Karin Molander
Marthe
EL
Elin Lagergren
Irene's mother
Vilhelm Bryde
Baron Felix
BH
Bell Hedqvist
The Baron's Friend
Torsten Hammarén
Professor Sidonius
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Mauritz Stiller's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Erotikon is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
