Ordet
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.
Cast
Crew
- Director: Carl Theodor Dreyer
- Story: Kaj Munk
- Screenplay: Carl Theodor Dreyer
- Production Design: Erik Aaes
- Producer: Carl Theodor Dreyer
- Costume Design: N. Sandt Jensen
- Sound Designer: Knud Kristensen
- Editor: Edith Schlu00fcssel
- Makeup Artist: Roma Jensen
- Producer: Erik Nielsen
- Producer: Tage Nielsen
- Electrician: Helge Bille
Overview
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.