Review of Ordet (1955) by Lupus D — 16 Jul 2007
An incredible film about faith. While similar thematically to The Passion of Joan of Arc, Ordet offers a much broader and deeper scope than Dreyer's earlier masterpiece. In a rural and very religious town in the 1920's, the Borgens is a simple family of peasants.
The proud patriarch of the family Morten Borgen lives with his three sons. The eldest son, Mikkel, is an agnostic whose wife Inger is pregnant. The 2nd son Johannes has gone mad from his relgious studies and now believes that he is Jesus.
The youngest son Anders is in love with the daughter of a Christian fundamentalist who refuses to offer his daughter to Anders due to his disagreements with Morten on their approach to faith. Tragedy ensues as Inger dies from complication of giving birth, leading to an unforgettable ending.
Dreyer pits the concept of religion against the concept of faith and spirituality. True faith as it turns out is in conflict with the beliefs of even the most religious people.
This review of Ordet (1955) was written by Lupus D on 16 Jul 2007.
Ordet has generally received very positive reviews.
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