Satisfaction 1720 (2016) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A celebrated naval hero's carefully managed postwar life shifts from social opportunity to danger when a journey ends in a deceptive duel.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

Victory Without Rest

The naval hero receives a prestigious promotion after the war against Sweden. However, success does not relieve his extreme restlessness.

Key Events

• Postwar Vice-Admiral Appointment — After the war against Sweden, the naval hero receives the rank of Vice-Admiral. Location: Denmark
• Restlessness After Victory — Despite successful naval battles, the celebrated hero becomes extremely restless. Location: Denmark
• National Hero Status — The naval hero is recognized as a prominent public figure in Denmark. Location: Denmark

A Hero For Hire

The hero becomes prominent in Denmark and appealing to the corporate world. Kold assumes responsibility for managing his public appearances.

Key Events

• Corporate Celebrity — His heroic reputation makes him attractive to the corporate world. Location: Denmark
• Kold Takes Charge — Kold serves as the hero's butler and personal impressionario. Characters: Kold Location: Denmark
• Corporate Visit Planning — Kold arranges the hero's visits to companies suited to his public image. Characters: Kold Location: Denmark

A Butler's Matchmaking

Kold arranges suitable company visits while also trying to organize a marriage with an English noblewoman. The marriage plan gives the journey a social purpose.

Key Events

• Corporate Visit Planning — Kold arranges the hero's visits to companies suited to his public image. Characters: Kold Location: Denmark
• Marriage Arrangement — Kold attempts to organize a marriage between the hero and an English noblewoman. Characters: Kold Location: Denmark
• Journey Begins — The journey to meet the prospective bride takes the party through southern Jutland. Characters: Kold Location: Southern Jutland

Across Northern Roads

The travelers pass through southern Jutland and continue toward the major cities of northern Germany. Their planned meeting draws them toward Hanover.

Key Events

• Northern German Cities — The travelers continue through several major cities in northern Germany. Characters: Kold Location: Northern Germany
• Arrival In Hanover — The journey reaches Hanover, where the central deception is prepared. Characters: Kold Location: Hanover

The Hanover Trap

In Hanover, the hero is deceived into accepting a duel. The apparent involvement of vengeful Swedes turns the social expedition into a threat.

Key Events

• The Duel Deception — The hero is tricked into entering a duel apparently arranged by vengeful Swedes. Characters: Kold Location: Hanover
• Threat Of Swedish Revenge — The apparent Swedish revenge transforms the journey into a dangerous confrontation. Characters: Kold Location: Hanover
• Journey Reframed By Danger — The planned social journey ends under the pressure of the deceptive duel. Characters: Kold Location: Hanover

Story Breakdown

• Postwar Promotion — The story begins with military success and a prestigious new rank after the war against Sweden.
  • Naval Victory — The hero has emerged from successful naval battles.
  • Vice-Admiral Rank — The hero is appointed Vice-Admiral after the war.
• Restless Hero — Public success fails to calm the hero, whose restlessness shapes the need for new activity.
  • Postwar Restlessness — The hero becomes extremely restless after the successful battles.
  • Danish Prominence — The hero is recognized as a prominent figure in Denmark.
• Corporate Celebrity — The hero's reputation creates opportunities in the corporate world, requiring careful scheduling.
  • Corporate Appeal — The hero is described as a draw in the corporate world.
  • Suitable Visits — Kold arranges visits to companies suited to the hero.
• Kold's Portfolio — Kold combines domestic service with public representation and practical management of the hero's affairs.
  • Butler's Role — Kold serves as the hero's butler.
  • Impressionario Duties — Kold works as the hero's personal impressionario.
• Marriage Journey — Kold attempts to create a marriage opportunity and arranges the journey needed for the meeting.
  • Marriage Proposal Plan — Kold tries to arrange a marriage with an English noblewoman.
  • Meeting Expedition — The hero travels to meet the prospective bride.
• Northern Route — The expedition passes through southern Jutland and the major cities of northern Germany.
  • Southern Jutland — The route crosses southern Jutland.
  • Northern Germany — The travelers continue through major northern German cities.
• Hanover Deception — The journey reaches Hanover, where an apparent Swedish revenge plot produces a forced confrontation.
  • Hanover Arrival — The travelers reach Hanover during the journey.
  • Tricked Into Duel — The hero is deceived into a duel apparently arranged by vengeful Swedes.

Directed by

Henrik Ruben Genz

Key Cast

• Jakob Oftebro — Tordenskiold
• Martin Buch — Kold
• Natalie Madueño — Leonora Ployart
• Kenneth M. Christensen — Captain Ployart
• David Dencik — Dr. Mabuse