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 cliché 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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Topic - Very early Dreyer finds the great Danish director already in full control of his - tinear 17:28:20 06/09/11 (1)
- One of my favorites from this director. - Harmonia 13:08:43 06/13/11 (0)