Day of Wrath
Seen it?1943 | 97 min | Drama, History
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Danish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1943: an older pace and style.
In a Danish village in the early 1600s, a young woman named Anne, whose mother was thought to be a witch, develops sympathy toward an old woman, Marte, who is accused of witchcraft. The intervention of Anne's older but kindly husband, Pastor Absalon saved her mother -- but now, urged on by his overbearing mother, he refuses to help Marte. When Absalon's son returns home and is attracted to Anne, it's a matter of time before her family destiny catches up with her.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesSolid
8.0 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 22K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer
- Thorkild RooseRev. Absalon Pederssøn (uncredited)
- Lisbeth MovinAnne Pedersdotter, Absalon's Second Wife (uncredited)
- Preben Lerdorff RyeMartin, Absalon's Son from First Marriage (uncredited)
- Sigrid NeiiendamMerete, Absalon's Mother (uncredited)
- Anna SvierkierHerlofs Marte (uncredited)
- Albert HøebergThe Bishop (uncredited)
- Olaf UssingLaurentius (uncredited)
- Preben NeergaardDegn (uncredited)
- Kirsten Andreasen(uncredited)
- Sigurd Berg(uncredited)