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Ordet
''Ordet'' (, meaning " The Word" and originally released as ''The Word'' in English), is a 1955 Danish drama film, directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer. It is based on a play by Kaj Munk, a Danish Lutheran priest, first performed in 1932. The film won the Golden Lion at the 16th Venice International Film Festival, and was the only film by Dreyer to be both a critical and financial success.''Ordet'' in the database The film is now regarded by many critics as a masterpiece, admired particularly for its . In '' |
Kaj Munk
Kaj Harald Leininger Munk (commonly called Kaj Munk) (13 January 1898 – 4 January 1944) was a Danish playwright and Lutheranism, Lutheran pastor, known for his cultural engagement and his martyrdom during the Occupation of Denmark of World War II. He is commemorated as a martyr in the Calendar of Saints (Lutheran), Calendar of Saints of the Lutheran Church on 14 August, alongside Maximilian Kolbe. Biography He was born Kaj Harald Leininger Petersen on the island of Lolland, Denmark, and raised by a family named Munk after the death of his parents. From 1924 until his death, Munk was the vicar of Ulfborg-Vemb Municipality, Vedersø in Western Jutland. Munk's plays were mostly performed and made public during the 1930s, although many were written in the 1920s. Much of his other work concerns the "philosophy-on-life debate" (religion—Marxism—Darwinism) which marked much of Danish cultural life during this period. On one occasion, in the early 1930s, in a comment that came ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carl Theodor Dreyer
Carl Theodor Dreyer (; 3 February 1889 – 20 March 1968), commonly known as Carl Th. Dreyer, was a Danish film director and screenwriter. Widely considered one of the greatest filmmakers of all time, his movies are noted for their emotional austerity and slow, stately pacing, frequent themes of social intolerance, the inseparability of fate and death, and the power of evil in earthly life. His 1928 movie ''The Passion of Joan of Arc'' is considered to be one of the greatest movies of all time, renowned for its cinematography and use of close-ups. It frequently appears on Sight & Sound's lists of the greatest films ever made, and in 2012's poll it was voted the 9th-best film ever made by film critics and 37th by film directors. His other well-known films include ''Michael'' (1924), ''Vampyr'' (1932), ''Day of Wrath'' (1943), ''Ordet'' (''The Word'') (1955), and '' Gertrud'' (1964). Life Dreyer was born illegitimate in Copenhagen, Denmark. His birth mother was an unmarried Sca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Word (1943 Film)
''The Word'' ( sv, Ordet) is a 1943 Swedish drama film directed by Gustaf Molander, based on the 1925 play by Kaj Munk. It preceded ''Ordet'' by Carl Th. Dreyer by more than a decade. Cast *Victor Sjöström as Knut Borg Sr. *Holger Löwenadler as Knut * Rune Lindström as Johannes *Stig Olin as Anders *Wanda Rothgardt as Inger *Gunn Wållgren as Kristina *Inga Landgré as Ester * Ludde Gentzel as Petter *Torsten Hillberg as Dr. Bergman *Olle Hilding Olle Hilding (born Hilding Olof Johansson; 19 July 1898 – 9 November 1983) was a Swedish stage and film actor. He appeared in motion pictures between 1923-1982. Biography Hilding Olof Johansson was born and died in the Katarina Parish of ... as Brandeus External links * * 1943 films 1940s Swedish-language films Swedish black-and-white films Films directed by Gustaf Molander Swedish films based on plays Swedish drama films 1943 drama films 1940s Swedish films {{1940s-Sweden-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
16th Venice International Film Festival
The 16th Venice International Film Festival was held from 25 August to 10 September 1955. Film critic Mario Gromo was appointed as the President of the Jury. The Golden Lion was awarded to ''Ordet'', directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer. Jury Main Competition (Venezia 16) * Mario Gromo, Italian journalist and film critic (Jury President) * Arthur Knight, American film critic and historian *Roger Manvell, British film historian * Piero Gadda Conti, Italian novelist and film critic *Domenico Meccoli, Italian journalist, film critic and screenwriter * Carlo Ludovico Ragghianti, Italian art critic and historian *Jacques Doniol-Valcroze, French actor, film director and critic *Antonín Martin Brousil, Czechoslovak film critic and historian *Emilio Lonero, Italian journalist and film critic Official selection In Competition The following films were selected for the main international competition: : indicates Golden Lion winner. Awards Official selection The following official awards w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Birgitte Federspiel
Birgitte Federspiel (6 September 1925 – 2 February 2005) was a Danish film, theater and TV actress. She won two Bodil Awards for best actress in 1955 (''Ordet'') and 1959 (''En fremmed banker på''). , imdb.com; accessed 8 May 2015. Born Karen Birgitte Federspiel in , she was the daughter of actor and Gunver Fönss. She had a notable film roles as Inger in '''' (1955) and, in later life, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gustaf Molander
Gustaf Harald August Molander (18 November 1888 – 19 June 1973) was a Sweden, Swedish actor and film director. His parents were director Harald Molander, Sr. (1858–1900) and singer and actress Lydia Molander, ''née'' Wessler, and his brother was the director Olof Molander (1892–1966). He was the father of director and producer Harald Molander from his first marriage to actress Karin Molander and father to actor Jan Molander from his second marriage to Elsa Fahlberg (1892–1977). Gustaf Molander was born in Helsinki, Helsingfors (now Helsinki) in the Grand Duchy of Finland (in the Russian Empire), where his father was working at the Swedish Theatre. He studied in the school of the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm 1907–1909, acted at the Swedish theatre in Helsingfors 1909–1913, and then at the Royal Dramatic Theatre from 1913 to 1926. The last years there he headed the school; his students included Greta Garbo. Molander wrote several screenplays for Victor Sjöströ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henrik Malberg
Henrik Malberg (1873–1958) was a Danish actor of theater and Danish cinema who played his most noted role at the age of 80—the stoic authoritative farm owner in the Carl Theodor Dreyer classic film ''Ordet''. Career Henrik Martin Marinus Malberg was born in Aarhus Denmark on 4 December 1873. Originally trained as a mechanic, Malberg made his stage debut at the Århus Teater in 1896. Malberg worked with a touring company for several years but between 1902 and 1905 he was based with the Aarhus Theater. While playing the role of Arv in ''Masquerade'', Malberg was noticed by the Danish actor Olaf Poulsen who brought him to Copenhagen. For the next five years, Malberg was the principal actor at the Dagmar Theater in Copenhagen. In 1910, he became director for a Danish touring company, then once again returned to the Dagmar (1912–1914) and afterwards, the Alexander Theater (1914–1917). In his later years, Malberg was employed at the Royal Danish Theatre in Copenhagen. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edith Schlüssel
Edith Schlüssel was a Danish film editor active from 1934 to 1972. She often worked with director Carl Theodor Dreyer. Selected filmography * '' Bedroom Mazurka'' (1970) * ''Eric Soya's '17 (1965) * ''Gertrud'' (1964) * '' Tre må man være'' (1959) * '' The Man Who Couldn't Say No'' (1958) * ''Soldaterkammerater'' (1958) * '' Sønnen fra Amerika'' (1957) * ''Ordet'' (1955) * ''Det gælder livet'' (1953) * ''Min søn Peter'' (1953) * '' Hejrenæs'' (1953) * ''Dorte'' (1951) * '' I gabestokken'' (1950) * '' Det gælder os alle'' (1949) * '' Lucky Journey'' (1947) * '' My Name Is Petersen'' (1947) * ''Letter from the Dead'' (1946) * '' The Invisible Army'' (1945) * ''Mens sagføreren sover'' (1945) * ''Otte akkorder'' (1944) * ''Day of Wrath'' (1943) * ''Peter Andersen'' (1941) * ''Panserbasse'' (1936) * ''Snushanerne ''Snushanerne'' is a 1936 Danish film directed by Lau Lauritzen Jr. and Alice O'Fredericks. Cast * Per Gundmann * Kai Holm * Arthur Jensen * Sigurd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Golden Lion
The Golden Lion ( it, Leone d'oro) is the highest prize given to a film at the Venice Film Festival. The prize was introduced in 1949 by the organizing committee and is now regarded as one of the film industry's most prestigious and distinguished prizes. In 1970, a second Golden Lion was introduced; this is an honorary award for people who have made an important contribution to cinema. The prize was introduced in 1949 as the Golden Lion of Saint Mark (which was one of the best known symbols of the ancient Republic of Venice). In 1954, the prize was permanently named Golden Lion. Previously, the equivalent prize was the ''Gran Premio Internazionale di Venezia'' (Grand International Prize of Venice), awarded in 1947 and 1948. Before that, from 1934 until 1942, the highest awards were the '' Coppa Mussolini'' (Mussolini Cup) for Best Italian Film and Best Foreign Film. History The prize was first awarded in 1949. Previously, the equivalent prize was the Gran Premio Internazional ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Preben Lerdorff Rye
Preben Lerdorff Rye (23 May 1917 – 15 June 1995) was a Danish film actor. He appeared in 92 films between 1941 and 1989. He was born and died in Denmark. Selected filmography * '' The Child'' (1940) – Jurastuderende * ''En ganske almindelig pige'' (1940) – Toves kollega * ' (1941) – Tjener Alfred Olsen * ''Afsporet'' (1942) – Willy Hansen * ''Vredens dag'' (1943) – Martin (Absalon's son from first marriage) (uncredited) * ' (1945) – Styrmand Andersen * ''De røde enge'' (1945) – Alf * ' (1946) – Morten Just * ' (1946) – Tømrermester Eriksen * ''Brevet fra afdøde'' (1946) – Skuespiller * ' (1947) – Aage Larsen * ' (1947) – Reinald * '' Støt står den danske sømand'' (1948) – 1. Styrmand på Marie Grubbe * ' (1948) – Egelev * '' Hr. Petit'' (1948) – Detektiven * ' (1948) – Et bud * ''Det gælder os alle'' (1949) – Chauffør Olsen * ''Kampen mod uretten'' (1949) – Opsynsmand Hansen * ''Vi vil ha' et barn'' (1949) – Hendes ven * ' (1949) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emil Hass Christensen
Emil Hass Christensen (23 January 1903 – 12 January 1982) was a Danish film actor. He appeared in 60 films between 1925 and 1978. He was born in Frederiksberg, Denmark and died in Denmark. Selected filmography * ''Cirkusrevyen 1936'' – 1936 * ' – 1943 * ' – 1951 * ' – 1951 * ''Det sande ansigt'' – 1951 * ''Vejrhanen'' – 1952 * ' – 1952 * '' Adam og Eva'' – 1953 * ''The Crime of Tove Andersen'' – 1953 * ''En sømand går i land'' – 1954 * ''Ordet'' – 1955 * ' – 1955 * ' – 1956 * ''Taxa K-1640 Efterlyses'' – 1956 * ' – 1956 * ''Englen i sort'' – 1957 * '' Sønnen fra Amerika'' – 1957 * ' – 1957 * ' – 1958 * ' – 1958 * ' – 1958 * ''Styrmand Karlsen'' – 1958 * ''Wir Wunderkinder'' (tysk) – 1958 * ''Vi er allesammen tossede'' – 1959 * ''Onkel Bill fra New York'' – 1959 * ''Baronessen fra benzintanken'' – 1960 * ' – 1960 * ''Komtessen'' – 1961 * ''Peters baby'' – 1961 * '' Støv på hjernen'' – 1961 * ' – 1962 * '' Pete ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A/S Palladium
A/S Palladium was a Danish film production company which existed from 1919 to 2017. History Palladium was founded in Sweden in 1919 but was after a few years acquired by Svend Nielsen and Lau Lauritzen. The company produced its last film in 1976 and was dissolved in 2017. Filmography * '' Evas Forlovelse'' (1920) * ''Landliggeridyl - Vandgang'' (1921) * ''Tyvepak'' (1921) * ''Opfinderen Ellehammer viser paa Lundtofte Flyveplads for førete Gang i Verden Flyvning paa Petroleum med nye Patroleumskarburator'' (1921) * ''Harestegen'' (1921) * ''Juleskibets Afrejse. Frederik VIII'' (1921) * ''Københavns Havn og Frigavnen'' (1922) * ''Sol, sommer og studiner'' (1922) * ''Studentergaardens Indvielse 2. Februar 1922'' (1922) * ''Jubilæumsdyrskuet i Horsens 13-16. Juli 1922'' (1922) * ''Industrifilm'' (1923) * ''World Cinema inviterer Publikum paa en flyvetur'' (1923) * ''Kan Kærlighed kureres?'' (1923) * ''Danske Folk i danske Klæder'' (1923) * ''Med Palladiums Fotograf paa Udflugt ti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
