Ordet
"A Legend for Today"
Originally released in 1955. Ordet is a drama film. directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer. With a runtime of 2h 5m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Henrik Malberg, Birgitte Federspiel, and Emil Hass Christensen
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 9, 1955
71 years ago
Runtime
2h 5m
125 minutes total
User Rating
7.9/10
Great (397 votes)
Language
DA
Original language
Country
Denmark
Production
Director
Top 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)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DA
Production Companies
- Palladium
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed Ordet?
Ordet was directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer.
How long is Ordet?
Ordet has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
When was Ordet released?
Ordet was released on January 9, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ordet?
The main cast of Ordet includes Henrik Malberg, Birgitte Federspiel, Emil Hass Christensen, Preben Lerdorff Rye, Cay Kristiansen.
Is Ordet worth watching?
Ordet has a user rating of 7.9/10 based on 397 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.