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Ordet (1955) by Carl Dreyer

Thursday, March 3, 1983, 8:00 pm

Carl Dreyer

Ordet

SAN FRANCISCO ART INSTITUTE

800 Chestnut Street

San Francisco, CA, 94133

Ordet (1955) 120 min. One of the last films by the legendary Danish director is an overpowering parable of religious bigotry, lost faith and ultimate resurrection. The subtle sculpting of light and shadow help focus the mood, and the intensity of each shot’s composition and duration, making Ordet one of the most inspiring achievements of Dreyer’s career.