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The Wolf at the Door (1986) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1986 · 90 mins · Danish
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- Directed by
- Henning Carlsen
- Starring
- Donald Sutherland, Max von Sydow, Yves Barsacq, Ghita Nørby, Thomas Antoni, Sofie Gråbøl
The film chronicles a turbulent chapter in Paul Gauguin’s life, portraying his emotional turmoil in love, his strained marriage, and the mounting financial pressures stemming from his inability to sell his work, while highlighting his relentless pursuit of artistic freedom.
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