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.
Key facts
Cast
Preben Lerdoff Rye, Emil Hass Christensen, Brigitte Federspiel, Cay Kristiansen, Henrik Malberg
Original language
Danish
Production companies
FILM CENTRALLEN PALLADIUM (DANEMARK)
Awards
Golden Lion, Bodil Award for Best Danish Film
Setting
Denmark
Crew
Producer
Erik Nielsen
Cinematography
Henning Bendtsen
Editing
Edith Schlüssel
Music
Poul Schierbeck
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Berlin International Film Festival 2019 generic
- National Board of Review 1957 generic
- Golden Globes (USA) 1956 generic
- Venice Film Festival 1955 generic
Titles
| Original title | Ordet | Danish |
| Alternate title | La Parole | |
| Alternate title | Le Verbe | |
| Alternate title | The Word |
Versions & editions
| Original version (Danish) |
Full credits
| Director | Carl Theodor Dreyer |
| Cast | Preben Lerdoff Rye, Emil Hass Christensen, Brigitte Federspiel, Cay Kristiansen, Henrik Malberg |
| Producer | Erik Nielsen |
| Cinematography | Henning Bendtsen |
| Editing | Edith Schlüssel |
| Music | Poul Schierbeck |
| Production design | Erik Aaes |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
