Vem dömer (1922): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 1922, Vem dömer is a drama film directed by Victor Sjöström, running about 93 minutes.

What it’s about. At the end of the middle ages, Ursula is accused of having poisoned her own husband. She claims she is innocent, but to prove it, she must submit to a ritual: trial by fire, walking on fire along a path leading directly to a crucifix. A film that has been much commended for the visual creativity shown by the director in successive blending in of images involving Ursula, her husband, the Virgin Mary, and Jesus Christ. Much applauded, also: the performance of Jenny Hasselqvist, thus described by French director René Clair: “We shall never forget her flaming eyes, the severity of her spirit, her abrupt and alarmed expressions, like an animal under threat.”

Who’s in it. Vem dömer stars Jenny Hasselqvist as Ursula, Ivan Hedqvist as Anton, Tore Svennberg as Mayor and Gösta Ekman as Bertram, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Vem dömer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Vem dömer page.

If you liked it. Fans of Vem dömer tend to enjoy Cadena perpetua, El padrino, La lista de Schindler and El padrino II.