DRAMA . 1918 . 1h 23m . 5.5/10

Folkets ven_

The social storm after World War I divides the people. In the eye of the storm are three brothers fighting for the lower classes, each in his own way. Waldo the blacksmith wants a world revolution by power and violence. Ernst the typographer is convinced that knowledge and understanding, enlightenment and education is the way to go. And Kurt the ethereal watchmaker sees society as a malfunctioning clockwork that can be fixed by a simple yet drastic intervention. (Stumfilm.dk)

Starring Gunnar Tolnæs, Svend Kornbeck, Holger-Madsen
5.5/10
Rating
1h 23m
Runtime
1918
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The social storm after World War I divides the people. In the eye of the storm are three brothers fighting for the lower classes, each in his own way. Waldo the blacksmith wants a world revolution by power and violence. Ernst the typographer is convinced that knowledge and understanding, enlightenment and education is the way to go. And Kurt the ethereal watchmaker sees society as a malfunctioning clockwork that can be fixed by a simple yet drastic intervention. (Stumfilm.dk)

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Cast
Gunnar Tolnæs stars as Ernst Kamp - Typographer in Folkets ven.
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Year context
Folkets ven was released 108 years ago in 1918.
Overview
The social storm after World War I divides the people. In the eye of the storm are three brothers fighting for the lower classes, each in his own way. Waldo ...
Folkets ven is a Drama, War film with a runtime of 1h 23m.

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Status
Released
Runtime
83 min (1h 23m)
Country
Rating
5.5/10 (2 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Folkets ven about?
The social storm after World War I divides the people. In the eye of the storm are three brothers fighting for the lower classes, each in his own way. Waldo the blacksmith wants a world revolution by power and violence. Ernst the typographer is convinced that knowledge and understanding, enlightenment and education is the way to go. And Kurt the ethereal watchmaker sees society as a malfunctioning clockwork that can be fixed by a simple yet drastic intervention. (Stumfilm.dk)
How long is Folkets ven?
Folkets ven has a runtime of 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Who stars in Folkets ven?
The cast of Folkets ven includes Gunnar Tolnæs, Svend Kornbeck, Holger-Madsen, Clara Schønfeld, Astrid Holm.
What is the rating of Folkets ven?
Folkets ven has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.

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Drama War
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