First baby delivered by the hands of one the greatest film directors of all times; Praesidenten (or The Judge) is simply well nurtured and cared, and certainly less painful and shorter than the real experience of giving birth.
An intricate story well told and filled with tenderness in its images. The symbolism and metaphors are not as present as in Dreyer's later films, still the right pacing and astonishing photography are nevertheless remarkable which would be a constant aspect in his work.
The story is universal and in some ways follows the moral characteristics of Victor Hugo's work, such as redemption. The old family's traditions and values that are always put in question upon society as a whole are always being dealt generation through generation, and that's what Dreyer keep reminding us, ever.
The film is far from being Dreyer's greatest work, but leaves no doubt as far as his passion and dedication for minor details, enriching this beautiful art right from the start till finish.
An intricate story well told and filled with tenderness in its images. The symbolism and metaphors are not as present as in Dreyer's later films, still the right pacing and astonishing photography are nevertheless remarkable which would be a constant aspect in his work.
The story is universal and in some ways follows the moral characteristics of Victor Hugo's work, such as redemption. The old family's traditions and values that are always put in question upon society as a whole are always being dealt generation through generation, and that's what Dreyer keep reminding us, ever.
The film is far from being Dreyer's greatest work, but leaves no doubt as far as his passion and dedication for minor details, enriching this beautiful art right from the start till finish.