The Poet and the Little Mother
1959, Danish. Directed by Erik Balling.
Poeten and Lillemor are making their living on his writing, but the general interest in modern poetry is low and their income very small. A creditor is dogging them, when a sudden bequest gives them some breathing-space. They buy an old house in a small village, where living is cheaper than in Copenhagen. The villagers are distrustful towards the newcomers. After a while the baker, the butcher and the grocer won't give Poeten and Lillemor credit anymore. Also the old creditor is back dogging them. Should Poeten renounce his high poetical standards and write simple verses for popular music, to get money?
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Danish
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- Released
- 6 March 1959
- Original title
- Poeten og Lillemor
- Country
- Denmark
- Written by
- Erik Balling
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The Poet and the Little Mother: quick answers
What comes after The Poet and the Little Mother?
Next in the series: The Poet and Lillemor and Lotte (1960) and Poeten og Lillemor i forårshumør (1961).
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How long is The Poet and the Little Mother?
The Poet and the Little Mother runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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Which OTT platform is The Poet and the Little Mother on?
The Poet and the Little Mother isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 March 1959. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Poet and the Little Mother?
If you liked The Poet and the Little Mother, try Pups Alone, Rookie of the Year, Beethoven.
Who directed The Poet and the Little Mother?
The Poet and the Little Mother (1959) was directed by Erik Balling and stars Henning Moritzen, Helle Virkner, Ove Sprogøe.