Ordet (1955)
Ordet is a 1955 Danish-language drama movie directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer, with a running time of 2h 5m. It stars Henrik Malberg, Birgitte Federspiel and Emil Hass Christensen.
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.
Quick answers
What is Ordet about?
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.
When was Ordet released?
Ordet was released on 9 January 1955.
How long is Ordet?
Ordet runs 2h 5m.
Who made Ordet?
Ordet was directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer.
Where can I watch Ordet?
Ordet is available on Criterion Channel and Darkroom.
Where to watch Ordet
Stream: Criterion Channel, Darkroom
Cast
- Henrik Malberg as Morten Borgen (uncredited)
- Birgitte Federspiel as Inger Borgen (uncredited)
- Emil Hass Christensen as Mikkel Borgen (uncredited)
- Preben Lerdorff Rye as Johannes Borgen (uncredited)
- Cay Kristiansen as Anders Borgen (uncredited)
- Ejner Federspiel as Peter Petersen (uncredited)
- Gerda Nielsen as Anne Petersen (uncredited)
- Sylvia Eckhausen as Kirstin Petersen (uncredited)
- Ann Elisabeth Groth as Maren Borgen (uncredited)
- Susanne Rud as Lilleinger Borgen (uncredited)
- Ove Rud as Pastor (uncredited)
- Henry Skjær as The Doctor (uncredited)