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Mood:
- ContemplativeAtmospheric
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Plot:
- ClergyLosing-it HeroPsychologicalRedemptionDestructive RelationshipForbidden LoveInfidelityLove Affair more...
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Genres:
- ForeignDrama
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Praise:
- Critically AcclaimedPrestigious AwardsVenice Festival Winner
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Style:
- Talky
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Based on:
- Based on Play
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Attitudes:
- SeriousRealisticSlow
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Look:
- B&W
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Ordet, 1955
Danish
Denmark
Profile of Ordet
Ordet can be described as contemplative and atmospheric. The plot revolves around a losing-it hero, the clergy, and tragic love. The main genres are foreign and drama. In terms of style, Ordet is talky. In approach, it is serious and realistic. The storytelling is slow paced. Visually, Ordet is black and white. It is adapted from a play. The movie has received attention for being a Venice Festival winner and critically acclaimed.
Summary of Ordet
Based on the play by Kaj Munk, this is the story of a man who is ridiculed for believing he is Christ until his miracles heal two families of different faiths angry at each other over a love affair between their children. A classic contrast of institutional religion vs. a personal interpretation of faith.
Details
| Language: | Danish |
| Country: | Denmark |
| Release date: | 15 December 1957 |
| Runtime: | 126 min |
Cast and Crew
as Morten Borgen
as Karen, a Servant
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