Based on the play by Kaj Munk, this inspirational drama focuses on one of director Dreyer's favorite themes, the conflict between institutional religion and personal faith.
Set in a staunchly God-fearing Danish village, ORDET tells the story of Morten Borgen (Malberg) and his three sons. Mikkel (Christensen) is filled with religious doubt. Anders (Kristiansen), meanwhile, is involved in a romance complicated by differences of faith. The central character, Johannes
(Lerdorff-Rye), has the biggest problem of all: He believes he is Christ and his extreme faith is viewed as madness. Things change when he is visited by the Holy Spirit and Mikkel's wife is resurrect...
Released:
1955
Rated:
NR
Length:
123 mins