De Nåede Færgen "They Caught the Ferry" (1948)
Directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer.
This short movie is an adaptation of the famous Danish writer Johannes V. Jensen's short story with the same title.
In order to reach his ferry before it leaves to harbor a young couple has to drive fast. And faster he goes. And he likes it. He likes the thrill of a fast ride. But when you live a fast life, it can be over sooner than you know.
This short was made as an anti-speed movie when there were no speed limits in Denmark, to scare people from driving to fast. It is directed by Denmark's most famous director Carl Theodor Dreyer, and again he proves that he masters the screen element. Especially the editing is very good throughout the short movie.
8/10
Directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer.
This short movie is an adaptation of the famous Danish writer Johannes V. Jensen's short story with the same title.
In order to reach his ferry before it leaves to harbor a young couple has to drive fast. And faster he goes. And he likes it. He likes the thrill of a fast ride. But when you live a fast life, it can be over sooner than you know.
This short was made as an anti-speed movie when there were no speed limits in Denmark, to scare people from driving to fast. It is directed by Denmark's most famous director Carl Theodor Dreyer, and again he proves that he masters the screen element. Especially the editing is very good throughout the short movie.
8/10