Erotikon
A Daring Fable of Modern Love
A witty, light-hearted silent-era romantic comedy that uses the absurdity of an entomologist's obsession as a foil for exploring modern love and desire.
Erotikon is a 1920 Swedish romantic comedy film directed by Mauritz Stiller, starring Tora Teje, Karin Molander, Anders de Wahl and Lars Hanson. It is based on the 1917 play A kék róka by Ferenc Herczeg. The story revolves around an entomology professor obsessed with the sexual life of bugs, and his easygoing wife who is courted by two suitors.
Essence
Ensemble
Anders de Wahl
Professor Leo Charpentier
Tora Teje
Irene Charpentier
Lars Hanson
Preben Wells
Karin Molander
Marthe
Elin Lagergren
Irene's mother
Vilhelm Bryde
Baron Felix
Bell Hedqvist
The Baron's Friend
Torsten Hammarén
Professor Sidonius
Vilhelm Berndtson
Jean the Butler
Stina Berg
Servant
John Lindlöf
Preben's Friend
Greta Lindgren
Preben's Model
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