Carl Theodor Dreyer

Carl Theodor Dreyer was a Danish film director and screenwriter, widely regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. His movies are noted for their emotional austerity and slow, stately pacing.

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February 3, 1889

March 20, 1968

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Carl Theodor Dreyer (3 February 1889 – 20 March 1968) was a renowned Danish film director and screenwriter. His films are recognized for their emotional restraint, deliberate pacing, and frequent exploration of themes such as social intolerance, and the inextricable link between fate and death. Some of his most acclaimed works include “The Passion of Joan of Arc” (1928), “Vampyr” (1932), “Day of Wrath” (1943), “Ordet” (1955), and “Gertrud” (1964). In addition to his own films, Dreyer played a significant role in the development of Danish cinema, serving as the head of the Danish Film Institute and inspiring future filmmakers.