The Wolf at the Door

1986 · 90 MIN · IMDB 5.9 · 501 VOTES · DIR. Henning Carlsen

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Overview

Chronicling a period of time in Paul Gauguin's life, this film follows him through his struggles in love and the financial problems caused by the inability to sell his artwork.

Dialogue Timeline — 22 lines

00:15:57 There's a letter from your father.
00:16:02 - It seems that he's in Paris. - Will he be coming home?
00:16:06 No. He wants me to go down to his place.
00:16:10 - When will you be leaving? - Why don't we all go?
00:16:15 He knows where to find me.
00:16:18 He can come, once he's got the money.
00:16:22 After all, half of it belongs to us.
00:16:27 I don't intend to cavort round the world like a madman.
00:29:24 - I don't think you'll like them. - There's no harm in looking at them.
00:29:34 - Is he still in Paris? - As far as I know.
00:29:39 You won't be surprised to hear he was discreet about the inheritance.
00:29:45 Two weeks ago he said it hadn't come. I don't believe him.
00:29:53 I have to go to Paris very soon.
00:29:56 Would you like me to receive your share?
00:30:01 Yes...
00:30:09 Look. I kept them for the children's sake.
00:30:13 It can't be denied. They are disagreeably primitive.
00:30:17 But let me take them anyway.
00:30:20 - Our usual arrangement? - Don't feel obliged.
00:30:26 - There must be scores by now. - Well, about 30.
00:30:30 - To think you have the space! - Well, it's a spacious house.
00:46:37 If he thinks he can get away with it.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed22
Dialogue density0.2 lines / min
First line00:15:57
Final line00:46:37

Production Record

DirectorHenning Carlsen
LanguageDanish
IMDb votes501