Cover image for Ordet [DVD video]
Title:
Ordet [DVD video]
Publication Date:
2004
Publication Information:
[Irvington, New York] : Criterion Collection, 2004.
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (104 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Abstract:
A study of spiritual faith and love ; the film tells of the death of Inger in childbirth and her resurrection, a miracle that is seen as the result of human love. The film opens as a family of marshland farmers trail a seemingly mad son (Johannes) who calls himself Christ. It closes as Johannes approaches the open coffin of his sister-in-law and, at the urgings of her child, brings her back to life.
General Note:
Originally produced as motion picture in 1955.

Based on the play by Kaj Munk.

Special features: synopsis, stills gallery.
Performers:
Henrik Malberg, Emil Hass Christensen, Preben Lerdorff Rye, Cay Kristiansen, Susanne Rud.
Technical Details:
DVD; fullscreen.
Language:
Danish
Additional Language:
Danish language soundtrack (mono) with English or Korean subtitles. Some information on container is in Korean.
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