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A Legend for Today
A Legend for Today
Drama - 1955
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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.
Director:
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Carl Theodor Dreyer
Cast:
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Birgitte Federspiel
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Preben Lerdorff Rye
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Hanne Agesen
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Ejner Federspiel
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Ann Elisabeth Groth
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Emil Hass Christensen
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Cay Kristiansen
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Henrik Malberg
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Ejner Federspiel

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Details

Runtime:
125 min
Release date:
9 Jan 1955
Country:
DK
Languages:
Danish
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
7 wins & 2 nominations total

Top Critics Reviews

fresh:
A strange, wondrous and shocking work. Once seen, it's unlikely to leave you.
– Dave Calhoun,
Time Out,
26 Jan 2006
fresh:
Both emotionally and intellectually the picture is hypnotic, and some portions will nail the spectator to his seat.
– ,
New York Times,
25 Mar 2006
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