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Very early Dreyer finds the great Danish director already in full control of his

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his most considerable powers.: 1920, "The Parson's Widow." A young parson has a dilemma: to wed his young fiancee, Mari, Sofren must have a job; to get a parsonage, he must wed the elderly widow of the former parson. This is a brilliant film that foregoes every clich� and, like most great works of art, shows an unexpected and beautiful part of the human spirit and condition. A masterwork that deserves wide-spread viewing and acclaim. The setting is Norway and, like "The Seventh Seal" or "The Virgin Spring," the brilliant setting and attention to detail transport you to those long ago times when hunger was an everyday companion for the common man.

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One of my favorites from this director. - Harmonia 13:08:43 06/13/11 (0)
And the cinematography is ravishing.

Most have seen the astonishing "Passion Of Joan Of Arc", but I wish his other works were more widely appreciated. A great master.

Have you seen Ordet? One of his last but if you enjoyed Parson I would encourgage you to see this one from late in his career.

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