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A Fortunate Man

But why do we have to contend with - - the ill-mannered and failed geniusesyou keep...

But why do we have to contend with - - the ill-mannered and failed geniuses
you keep bringing home?

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But why do we have to contend with -
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- the ill-mannered and failed geniuses you keep bringing home?
Duration
6 seconds
Views
28
Timestamp in Movie
00:11:39
Uploaded
Jun 29, 2025
Genres
drama, romance
Production
N/A

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Movie Summary

A gifted engineer flees his austere roots to pursue wealth and success among Copenhagen's elite, but the pride propelling him threatens to be his ruin.
Most humbly, I wondered if I might talk with you in private? - A Fortunate Man 00:07
Most humbly, I wondered if I might talk with you in private?
Of course, Mr. Eybert. Let's withdraw to another room. - A Fortunate Man 00:06
Of course, Mr. Eybert. Let's withdraw to another room.
I owe you an explanation as to why I’m really here. - A Fortunate Man 00:07
I owe you an explanation as to why I’m really here.
It involves... I don't know how to phrase it. It involves... - A Fortunate Man 00:06
It involves... I don't know how to phrase it. It involv...
Would it be presumptuous of me to ask for some water or coffee? - A Fortunate Man 00:06
Would it be presumptuous of me to ask for some water or coff...
Agnes? Please pour Mr. Eybert some more coffee. - A Fortunate Man 00:05
Agnes? Please pour Mr. Eybert some more coffee.
Where were we? Oh, yes! The state of my heart. - A Fortunate Man 00:06
Where were we? Oh, yes! The state of my heart.
It's my intention to honour Miss Jakobe with my affection. - A Fortunate Man 00:07
It's my intention to honour Miss Jakobe with my affecti...
Mr. Eybert, of course my wife and I have noticed where things are headed. - A Fortunate Man 00:08
Mr. Eybert, of course my wife and I have noticed where thing...
You come from good Jewish stock and are also a friend of the family, so... - A Fortunate Man 00:07
You come from good Jewish stock and are also a friend of the...
I assume you've considered the disparity in years between you and my daughter. - A Fortunate Man 00:08
I assume you've considered the disparity in years betwe...
I also assume you've considered my daughter's position in life. - A Fortunate Man 00:07
I also assume you've considered my daughter's posi...
And my testamentary dispositions regarding her. - A Fortunate Man 00:07
And my testamentary dispositions regarding her.
The state of her finances has not been decisive in this. - A Fortunate Man 00:05
The state of her finances has not been decisive in this.
As I said, it concerns the state of my heart... - A Fortunate Man 00:04
As I said, it concerns the state of my heart...
You know that I hold you in high esteem - - A Fortunate Man 00:08
You know that I hold you in high esteem -
However, ultimately Jakobe decides her own future. - A Fortunate Man 00:06
However, ultimately Jakobe decides her own future.
I have something which might interest you. - A Fortunate Man 00:04
I have something which might interest you.
It was a gift from the vicar who conducted my confirmation. - A Fortunate Man 00:04
It was a gift from the vicar who conducted my confirmation.
- A prominent man, rector Sidenius. - How do I know it's not stolen? - A Fortunate Man 00:06
- A prominent man, rector Sidenius. - How do I know it'...