Ordet (1955) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1955 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1955, Ordet is a drame film directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer, running about 125 minutes. “A Legend for Today” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. En 1930, dans un village danois. Morten Borgen, un fermier veuf, riche et luthérien, exploite ses terres avec l'aide de ses trois fils. L'aîné, Mikkel, est marié et père de deux fillettes. Sa femme Inger est sur le point d'accoucher. Johannes, le second, est un illuminé qui se prend pour le Christ et bat la campagne en prophétisant. Anders, le plus jeune, est amoureux d'Anne, la fille de Peter, le tailleur, qui s'oppose à leur union pour des raisons de dissensions religieuses. Inger meurt en couches, mettant au monde un enfant mort-né. Johannes, qui avait prédit le drame, disparaît dans la campagne…
Who’s in it. Ordet stars Birgitte Federspiel as Inger Borgen (uncredited), Henrik Malberg as Morten Borgen (uncredited), Hanne Agesen as Karen (uncredited) and Emil Hass Christensen as Mikkel Borgen (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Ordet has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In États-Unis you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Darkroom. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ordet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ordet tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch Ordet (1955)?
- In États-Unis, Ordet is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Darkroom. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ordet worth watching?
- Ordet holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ordet?
- Ordet stars Birgitte Federspiel, Henrik Malberg, Hanne Agesen, Emil Hass Christensen and Emil Hass Christensen.
- When was Ordet released?
- Ordet was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.