"The Dreamer" is a Danish biographical drama TV series that explores the life of Karen Blixen, a Danish author, who is widely known for her memoir "Out of Africa," which tells the story of her life in Kenya.
The series begins with Karen's return to Denmark in the 1930s after a failed marriage to her cousin and a devastating bout of syphilis. She retreats to her family farm and tries to make sense of her life, which has been plagued by tragedy and heartbreak.
Karen is a dreamer who longs for adventure and creative fulfillment, but she is also burdened by the expectations of her family and society. She struggles to find her place in a world that is closing in on her and that seems to offer little room for a woman like her.
As the series progresses, we see Karen's literary career take off, thanks in part to her relationship with the poet Thorkild Bjørnvig. She also embarks on a passionate but tumultuous love affair with the writer and critic Ole Wivel, who is married with children.
Through it all, Karen grapples with her own desires and her complex relationship with Africa, which she both loves and fears. She must navigate a world that is changing rapidly and confront the very real limitations placed on women during this time.
"The Dreamer" is a beautifully shot and atmospheric series that captures the spirit of a remarkable woman who defied convention and broke boundaries in pursuit of her dreams.
