Erasmus Montanus

Erasmus Montanus 1973 Directed by Kaspar Rostrup

Danish farmer's son Rasmus Berg has been given a costly education in Copenhagen, and when he returns, he speaks Latin to his parents, and Latinises his name as Erasmus Montanus. He wants to "dispute", and goes on to "prove" a number of absurdities, such as that his mother is a rock. He is contrasted to his brother Jacob who is only interested in knowledge which of practical application.

Country Denmark

Production Country Denmark

Language Danish

Spoken Language Danish

Gnere Drama

Production Company DR

Release Date 1 January 1973

85 mins