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Seen it?1955 | 125 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 5 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Danish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1955: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.9 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Venice award: Golden Lion. Plus 1 other award.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 39K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer
- Henrik MalbergMorten Borgen (uncredited)
- Birgitte FederspielInger Borgen (uncredited)
- Emil Hass ChristensenMikkel Borgen (uncredited)
- Preben Lerdorff RyeJohannes Borgen (uncredited)
- Cay KristiansenAnders Borgen (uncredited)
- Ejner FederspielPeter Petersen (uncredited)
- Gerda NielsenAnne Petersen (uncredited)
- Sylvia EckhausenKirstin Petersen (uncredited)
- Ann Elisabeth GrothMaren Borgen (uncredited)
- Susanne RudLilleinger Borgen (uncredited)