Ordet
Directed by:
Carl Theodor DreyerCinematography:
Henning BendtsenComposer:
Poul SchierbeckCast:
Henrik Malberg, Emil Hass Christensen, Preben Lerdorff Rye, Birgitte Federspiel, Ejner Federspiel, Ove Rud, Edith Thrane, Cay Kristiansen (more)VOD (1)
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A farmer’s family is torn apart by faith, sanctity, and love - one child believes he’s Jesus Christ, a second proclaims himself agnostic, and the third falls in love with a fundamentalist’s daughter. Putting the lie to the term “organized religion”, Ordet (The Word) is a challenge to simple facts and dogmatic orthodoxy. Layering multiple stories of faith and rebellion, Dreyer’s adaptation of Kaj Munk’s play quietly builds towards a shattering, miraculous climax. (British Film Institute (BFI))
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I didn't expect that film to interest me, but its slow pace suddenly captivated me, which surprised me immensely. Especially because this is a film about faith in God. Primarily, it is a Christian film, but the meaning can be related to any belief. And the ending... I held my breath, waiting to see how it would turn out, even though I knew it already.
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