Ordet
“A Legend for Today”
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.
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Ordet (1955) - trailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-03-05
Top Cast
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Henrik Malberg
Morten Borgen (uncredited)
Birgitte Federspiel
Inger Borgen (uncredited)
Emil Hass Christensen
Mikkel Borgen (uncredited)
Preben Lerdorff Rye
Johannes Borgen (uncredited)
Cay Kristiansen
Anders Borgen (uncredited)
Ejner Federspiel
Peter Petersen (uncredited)
Gerda Nielsen
Anne Petersen (uncredited)
Sylvia Eckhausen
Kirstin Petersen (uncredited)
Ann Elisabeth Groth
Maren Borgen (uncredited)
Susanne Rud
Lilleinger Borgen (uncredited)
Ove Rud
Pastor (uncredited)
Henry Skjær
The Doctor (uncredited)
Edith Trane
Mette Maren (uncredited)
Hanne Agesen
Karen (uncredited)
Kirsten Andreasen
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 15, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 20, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carl Theodor Dreyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Theodor Dreyer
- Original Score
- Poul Schierbeck
- Original Title
- Ordet
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- Palladium
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carl Theodor Dreyer
Carl Theodor Dreyer, Kaj Munk
Poul Schierbeck
Henning Bendtsen
Edith Schlüssel
Carl Theodor Dreyer, Erik Nielsen, Tage Nielsen
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Theodor Dreyer
Director
Carl Theodor Dreyer
Screenplay
Erik Aaes
Production Design
Carl Theodor Dreyer
Producer
N. Sandt Jensen
Costume Design
Edith Schlüssel
Editor
Erik Nielsen
Producer
Tage Nielsen
Producer
Henning Bendtsen
Director of Photography
Poul Schierbeck
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ordet
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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.
Who directed Ordet?
Ordet was directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer.
Who stars in Ordet?
The principal cast of Ordet includes Henrik Malberg, Birgitte Federspiel, Emil Hass Christensen, Preben Lerdorff Rye, Cay Kristiansen.
When was Ordet released and how long is it?
Ordet was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Ordet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ordet was composed by Poul Schierbeck.