
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.
Fun facts
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Awards
Won the Golden Lion (1955) and the Bodil Award for Best Danish Film (1955)
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Setting
Set in Denmark
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Music
Music by Poul Schierbeck
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Henning Bendtsen
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Kaj MunkStory
- Carl Theodor DreyerScreenplay
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- January 9, 1955
- Original language
- Danish
- Countries
- Denmark
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