The Poet and the Little Mother

Year: 1959

Runtime: 95 mins

Language: Danish

Director: Erik Balling

ComedyFamily

Poeten and Lillemor survive on his poetry, but interest is low and money scarce. A creditor pursues them until an inheritance lets them buy a house in a village. Locals distrust the newcomers; soon local merchants stop giving credit and creditor returns. Poeten must decide whether to abandon his ideals and write popular verses for income.

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