Carl Theodor Dreyer and Ordet

This illustrated memoir shares a rare inside look at the legendary director’s process and vision during the filming of his award-winning masterpiece.

Danish director Carl Theodor Dreyer is considered one of the most influential filmmakers in cinematic history. His 1955 film Ordet (The World) won numerous prizes, including the Venice Film Festival’s Golden Lion. In 1954, Dreyer invited young film st...