The Master and His Servants

The Master and His Servants Norwegian Herren og hans tjenere is a 1959 Norwegian drama film directed by Arne Skouen. The film is based on a 1955 play by Axel Kielland, who also plays a minor character in the film. The play and the film is based on a true story from Sweden. The Master and his Servants was entered into the 9th Berlin International Film Festival.

Tornkvist reveals his accusations at the inaugural dinner at the bishops home. At the same time he announces his engagement to the bishops daughter, Agnes AnneLise Tangstad, who then sides with him against her own father. Tornkvist and Agnes leave and the party breaks up in bewilderment. Helmer is left with his wife who is torn between her love for her husband and her Christian faith. She wants him to accept responsibility like a true Christian. Eventually it emerges that it was Helmers secretary who had written the letters. The secretary writes a confession and tries to commit suicide.

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