Jedermann
Jedermann

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Jedermann

2010
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German

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Egill Heiðar AxelssonGenres: Drama, Fantasy

Plot Summary

A modern-day retelling of the medieval morality play 'Everyman', this Icelandic film follows a successful businessman who is suddenly confronted with his own mortality. As he faces his impending death, he is forced to reckon with his life, his relationships, and the choices he has made. He desperately seeks someone to accompany him to face his judgment, but finds himself utterly alone.

Critical Reception

The 2010 Icelandic film 'Jedermann' received a mixed reception from critics, with some praising its ambitious thematic exploration and visual style, while others found its pacing and narrative execution to be less successful. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some appreciating its philosophical undertones and others finding it somber and unengaging.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its distinctive visual aesthetic and unique interpretation of a classic text.

  • Criticized by some for a slow pace and a bleak, challenging tone.

  • Noted for its exploration of universal themes of life, death, and morality.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Jedermann' are scarce and varied. Those who appreciated it often highlighted its artistic merit and thought-provoking subject matter, while others found the film to be too dark and slow-moving for their taste.

Fun Fact

The film is an adaptation of the 15th-century morality play of the same name by an unknown author, which has been performed in various forms for centuries, most famously at the Salzburg Festival in Austria.

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