Ordet

“A Legend for Today”

8.0

1955

2h 5m

Drama

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.

Key Crew

Director

Carl Theodor Dreyer

Producers

Carl Theodor Dreyer

Erik Nielsen

Tage Nielsen

Writers

Carl Theodor Dreyer

Cinematography

Henning Bendtsen

Music

Poul Schierbeck

Cast (15)

Henrik Malberg

Morten Borgen (uncredited)

Birgitte Federspiel

Inger Borgen (uncredited)

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