In a small Zealand village, where everything seems to be idyllic, lives the seamstress Bolette Jensen, a bold woman who has had her share of bitter experiences and is now feared for her sharp tongue. Bolette tends to speak her mind without mincing words, and since the truth is, as is well known, unheard of, she is not particularly liked by the parish authorities, the most prominent of whom is the parish council chairman Peter Enevoldsen. Bolette is given a serious task when the young, beautiful Sofie is about to have a baby, and Bolette immediately takes care of the unhappy girl and promises that she will probably walk up the aisle with her Karl.
Acting
Bodil Ipsen dominates as the fearless Bolette Jensen.
Writing
Witty dialogue that bites harder than it looks.
Director
Emanuel Gregers
Bodil Ipsen
Bolette Jensen, syerske
Peter Malberg
Morten Madsen - hønsekræmmer
Pouel Kern
Karl Enevoldsen - hans søn
Sigurd Langberg
Hans Henriksen - gårdejer
Asta Hansen
Tjenestepigen Sofie
Henrik Malberg
Tømrer Kristiansen
Charles Wilken
Urmager Piil
Aage Foss
Skomager Bistrup
Petrine Sonne
Kromutter Marlene
Sigrid Horne-Rasmussen
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Lystspil was Denmark's answer to screwball comedy—social satire disguised as farce.
Bodil Ipsen became one of Denmark's most celebrated directors; this rare starring role shows her commanding presence before she moved behind the camera.
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