The Henrik Bertelsen Saga

The Henrik Bertelsen Saga depicts how developments from the 1950s to today create opportunities for an ordinary Danish middle-class boy. He becomes the first in his family to pursue higher education and, after a brief stint as a civil servant in the government administration, secures a job as a sales trainee in an American computer company. As he establishes himself and, together with his wife, the Englishwoman Samantha, strives to create the framework for what they envision to be the good life for their family, global developments constantly throw a spanner in the works. The tumultuous conditions in the computer industry after 1980 compelled and tempted him to take on new challenges. However, Henrik faces the setbacks with determination and discovers new paths that also emerge. With his wife’s support, he turns defeats into victories, and his ability to navigate constant changes is sharpened, becoming a strength.