The Heritage

Drama

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director Anders Refn

Status Released

Release Date 1978-12-26

Storyline

Anders Refn's film adaptation of Gustav Wied's novel stars Jens Okking and Helle Hertz in the leading roles as Baron Helmuth and his wife Alvilda. The baron is deeply enamored with his wife, but she is repelled by his blunt and coarse nature and is drawn to her cousin, who fulfills her desire for passionate romance.