The Inheritance

THE INHERITANCE is a gripping Danish drama from celebrated director Per Fly. The film tells the story of a man transformed by power. Christoffer, heir to a vast industrial fortune, has abandoned the family business for an idyllic life with wife Maria, a beautiful stage actress. When his father commits suicide, Christoffer must return to Denmark to face the life he left behind. He finds the business on the brink of bankruptcy, a brother-in-law scheming for control, and a domineering mother who insists Christoffer take control of the family business. His decision will force him to choose between two colliding worlds, between loyalty to his family and the woman he loves.




"One of the best of this year’s releases." ~ Kim Foss, Film Comment.




"A formally elegant, subtly savage and powerfully affecting film... a treasurable rarity." ~ Richard Schickel, Time.




"Expertly acted, sophisticated and simply heartbreaking. A corporate Godfather set in the jungle of Danish steel-making. Ulrich Thomsen gives a fully realized, utterly plausible performance. . . Lisa Werlinder’s screen presence should make her an international star." ~ John Anderson, Newsday.




"A sleek, desolate fable about the conflict between corporate values and human needs. Critic’s pick." ~ Stephen Holden, The New York Times.




"THE INHERITANCE is a tragedy that’s Greek in scope. The deft understatement of the actors and the resistance of cinematic artifice make the tale all the more devastating... Hollywood could learn a few things." ~ Lisa Rose, The Star-Ledger.
"Engrossing... compelling... stylish." ~ Paule Nechak, Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
"The class-conscious story couldn’t be more timely... Honest filmmaking." ~ David Sterritt, Christian Science Monitor.




"Werlinder is an extraordinary presence! She enchants from the first moment." ~ Stanley Kauffmann, The New Republic.




"Fly’s striking, often suspenseful drama has all the elements of a Shakespearean tragedy... but the end product far more closely resembles the critiques of French filmmaker Laurence Cantet (Time Out), who also deftly explores the toll capitalism takes on human lives... Superb." ~ Ken Fox, TV Guide’s Movie Guide.




"Heartbreaking. If you’ve ever juggled passion and duty, this movie will get to you." ~ Jay Carr, AM New York.