Ordet
Denmark • 1955
Directors
#126Criterion Collection →Synopsis
The three sons of devout Danish farmer Morten have widely disparate religious beliefs. Youngest son Anders shares his father's religion, but eldest son Mikkel has lost his faith, while middle child Johannes has become delusional and proclaims that he is Jesus Christ himself. When Mikkel's wife, Inger goes into a difficult childbirth, everyone's beliefs are put to the test.
Synopsis
The three sons of devout Danish farmer Morten have widely disparate religious beliefs. Youngest son Anders shares his father's religion, but eldest son Mikkel has lost his faith, while middle child Johannes has become delusional and proclaims that he is Jesus Christ himself. When Mikkel's wife, Inger goes into a difficult childbirth, everyone's beliefs are put to the test.
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Credits
Crew
DirectorCarl Th. Dreyer, Carl Theodor Dreyer
WriterCarl Theodor Dreyer
CinematographerHenning Bendtsen
ComposerPoul Schierbeck
EditorEdith Schlüssel
ProducerCarl Theodor Dreyer, Erik Nielsen, Tage Nielsen
Cast
Henrik Malbergas Morten Borgen (uncredited)
Birgitte Federspielas Inger Borgen (uncredited)