EROTIKON surely pushed the boundaries of what was acceptable on the screen in 1920: Irene, the bored wife of a distracted entomologist, pursues a womanizing aviator, but she may actually be...
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Title: Erotikon (1920)
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| Anders de Wahl | ... | Professor Leo Charpentier | |
| Tora Teje | ... | Irene Charpentier, the Professor's Wife | |
| Karin Molander | ... | Marthe, Leo's Niece | |
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Elin Lagergren | ... | Irene's Mother |
| Lars Hanson | ... | Preben Wells, the Sculptor | |
| Vilhelm Bryde | ... | Baron Felix | |
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Bell Hedqvist | ... | The Baron's Friend |
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Torsten Hammarén | ... | Professor Sidonius |
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Vilhelm Berndtson | ... | Jean the Butler |
| Stina Berg | ... | Servant | |
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John Lindlöf | ... | Preben's Friend |
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Greta Lindgren | ... | Preben's Model |
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Carl Wallin | ... | Fur Salesman |
| Gucken Cederborg | ... | Kitchen Maid | |
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Tora Wibergh | ... | Jenny |
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EROTIKON surely pushed the boundaries of what was acceptable on the screen in 1920: Irene, the bored wife of a distracted entomologist, pursues a womanizing aviator, but she may actually be in love with Preben, her husband's best friend. Meanwhile, her husband seems to be getting unusually close with his own niece. Stiller obviously delights in teasing his audience with each scandalous plot twist and every salacious leer, and the result is a deliciously subversive comedy that was very much ahead of its time. Written by Anonymous
With a racy plot for the time that would have made Sade proud, "Erotikon" pushed boundaries on how far film can challenge tradition and shake social mores. Not only a fascinating glimpse of Sweden during the time, this is also a compelling relic on the country's importance and relevance in the history of film. While constrained by the limitations of its time, "Erotikon" is an interesting glimpse on history and cinema's contribution to greater social and artistic change.