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Summary: It is set among the peasants in West Jutland, and poses the question of whether miracles are possible (kirjasto.sci.fi)
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AKA: The Word
Genre: Drama
Country: Denmark
Directed By: Carl Theodor Dreyer
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na gcgiles
95
T9
na PerryStroika
84
T10
na diceman89
97
T4
na Andrew Rusin
84
T9
na chumlum
7
T9
na JerryJ
80
T9
na closedmouth
70
T4
The ending is so bad it's almost comical, but the film up to that point is stunningly well-made and just dowright beautiful. It's also quite sad. I think you could probably press the stop button about five minutes before the end and be much more satisfied.
na CMQuinn
60
T4
na sasha_sa
75
T5
na bood
95
T10
na hazelhawks
90
T10
na Leland
95
T9
na K. Lincoln
95
T9
na nonself
72
T3
na thatgreatwar
90
T10
na jef costello
97
T10
na IMDb-byvotes
79
T9
na silly-girl
95
T7
na bentien
97
T10
na Ludvig
90
T10
na Jurispathic
8
T9
na johnatanjj
98
T10
na SeanBerndorff
75
T7
na Seftref
70
T8
na Kokolo
66
T2
na auhasarderik
100
T10
na Henrik
95
T10
na Dery
86
T9
na Razuna
71
T4
na mrrnn
9
T8
na KAH
85
T10
na VivaLuis
99
T10
na nuked
9
T10
na the bird
95
T10
na sofielykke
96
T10
na Neoptolemos
65
T4
na Hagar
100
T10
na namas
80
T8
na Eden
60
T6
na authorial
75
T5
na ailm
76
T8
na Madeline
100
T10
na St. Gloede
65
T3
na BFD31095
3
T8
na Linara
100
T10
na RobotKatt
85
T9
na KasperL
95
T10
Dreyer's direction of a very precise script resulted in, quite obviously, one of the best Danish films ever made. His chilling exploration of religion and life for people living by their faith, bearing resemblance to Bergman's later work, is both masterful and very engaging. For those who understand Danish it's necessary to surmount the obstacle of the at first very distracting enunciation and it speaks to the power of the drama that I soon forgot all about that; it even added to the experience.
na gork
98
T10
na Prayermad
92
T10
na allan
98
T10
na Infenso
95
T10
na wokelstein
94
T9
na boz1707
92
T10
na MMAlpha
75
T8
na Excelsior
10
T2
na Blevo
90
T10
na margot
100
T10
na Cherish
64
T6
na anime salve
90
T10
na bren
83
T8
na Fetsch
91
T10
na KlausGlenski
100
T10
I'm stunned. I can't even believe that a movie which is so much about religion struck me like this. Dreyers camerawork and lighting are captivating, his characters are extremely well developed and the actors almost seem to suffer from the grief of their characters. The pace might appear a bit dull in the beginning but in the end it all makes sense. 08/02/2010
na jeff_v
63
T4
na vsls
90
T10
na Stokes
82
T8
na pristinepain
100
T10
na ephemerik
75
T7
na ROCKETMAN
44
T4
na JakeAesthete
46
T4
na KMcNeil
85
T9
This is definitely not the West Jutland I knew growing up. Although we had our fair share of mad, fish-mongering, foulmouthed, semi-racist loonies out West, I don't think any of them would be able to hold a candle to dear, Jesus reincarnated Johannes.
na FrederikA
90
T10
An amazingly nuanced analysis of faith and religion, and although both subject-matter and tone are heavy and dark, the movie manages to inject quite a bit of humanity and emotional depth into its characters. My only objection is the magical ending which somewhat undermines the existential questions raised. But still a masterpiece and essential viewing.
na Elekoise
96
T10
na Dourado1412
85
T9
na drone
41
T4
na bengar
95
T9
na Dean Franz
89
T9
Dreyers best talkie and one of the best films on faith (certainly the best on christianity). Whereas in Gertrud and, to a lesser extent, Vredens Dag, the static nature of the production and the stilted dialogue was somewhat offputting, here it works in the films favour. The ending , while it arguably raises even more questions, could be seen as an unequivocal affirmation of faith, yet even when taken at face value the rest of this masterful film easily transcends it.
na Augusto
92
T8
na Adam Voigt
90
T10
na danielldb
95
T10
na fortsigma
68
T6
na Cantstopdrew
98
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na kr_
100
T9
na Tjekhov
90
T10
na Kirschwasser
10
T10
na clarkah
60
T4
na katsuben
80
T10
na flieger
80
T9
na Bunken
80
T9
na LLawliet
90
T10
na pieterpronk
95
T10
This movie manages to do the hardest thing in cinema and life in general. It manages to make the resurrection believable.
na momo000
90
T9
na misanthrope1
9
T9
na popolinka
83
T10
na FlixR8r
69
T6
na P. Lemgruber
92
T9
na avgcrtckr
85
T10
na nt_
98
T9
na Plaza
100
T10
na princhard
100
T9
na dcatcher
78
T10
na PDMChubby
91
T10
na jodamico
86
T10
na jen11x
75
T7
na Gurrkin
83
T9
na MadcapLaughs
98
T10
Stark, austere, beautiful and mesmerising. Even as an agnostic I still found this film deeply moving in its exploration of faith and its look at people's belief in the transcendent power of faith. The ending is one of the most extraordinary things I've ever seen filmed - to quote an article I read: "The power of the cinematic illusion here, if we accept it, makes us believe the unbelievable, if only temporarily: it unhooks the world from its moorings and sends it spinning into a new life."
na nicson
90
T10
na Duval Spit
84
T6
na Enygma
80
T8
na aaronwhat
90
T8
A brilliant study of religion and family. This really showcases the talents of director Dreyer - whose only other work I've seen is The Passion of Joan of Arc. Really is a great movie but I just couldn't connect with any of the characters. Having said that though, the performances were all magnificent and that final scene is absolutely incredible. Just.. incredible.
na schizotoast
100
T10
na Fran
100
T10
na ten
100
T10
na anseiodviver
90
T10
na TartanLlama
95
T10
na IowaFilm
70
T5
na luismomm
100
T10
na themadelf66
79
T7
na mitchelly
87
T8
na capote12883
100
T7
na Magmadiver
89
T8
na KTP
0
T1
na billy shears
51
T2
na Morrisseyfan
89
T8
na polniy_p
81
T6
na JEbel72
98
T10
na Lone Wolf
80
T7
na donofthedead
95
T10
na Wisconsin
61
T4
na keskin
83
T10
na Bacchanalian
93
T10
na benrag
95
T10
na Devyn
50
T4
na Valenzetti
89
T9
na catcry
60
T3
na klaral
98
T10
na theyshoot11
98
T10
#40
na alismoone
100
T6
na Ali_V.
91
T10
na Komond
70
T8
na IHateMovies
95
T9
na vinicius
100
T10
na kdawg
10
T6
na zamanzaman
90
T10
na svenerik
100
T10
na eumaios
100
T10
na mightysparks
40
T2
na Scottathon
65
T4
The ending was completely gay, and pretty much ruined it for me. I was clearly missing something, as I was sure it was going in a different direction. At least with Joan of Arc, one can apply their own perspective to Ms. of Arc's death. Even though the titles said something to the effect of "yeah, she went to heaven or something", I can roll my eyes "lol sure" and still enjoy the film. Almost none of that here, as the ending almost negated all of the technical brilliance that preceded it for me.
na danielbenoit
98
T8
na darthfrede
90
T10
na hacivat
98
T10
na waddayanuts
43
T2
What a letdown! This film, and the point it makes, is just too banal to warrant how slow and pretentious it is. I felt genuinely cheated at the end (I might have missed something genious, for otherwise I really don't get the fuzz about this one). I mean, if I want one-dimensional characters (the sons, not so much the fathers who actually share a couple of great, dynamical scenes together) whose single purpose is to make a religious/philosophical point, I'd much rather watch a Woody Allen film.
na owen1218
85
T9
na Dogubomb
40
T4
na b_ghaffari
80
T7
na cat9man
55
T3
A lot of religious mumbo jumbo
na johnnyjb
100
T8
na jake_la
100
T10
na snallygaster
57
T5
Through his camerawork, Dreyer seems determined to keep the viewer aware that they're watching a filmed version of a stage play. I don't know whether Dreyer had any particular reason for shooting this way, but it's an interesting question. Less interesting is the Johannes character and his generic movie-crazy (as opposed to real-crazy) act. The conclusion is so audacious and presented so matter-of-factly that I can't help but respect it. Related: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4EhaQklWqA
na YellowBoots
75
T8
na trevitron
100
T10
na NRM01
84
T10
na mjf333
86
T9
na rant1229
80
T8
na Sduck25
20
T6
na Clark Nova
99
T10
na Uri.s
100
T10
na woodke1235
85
T9
na manifold
100
T10
na sidehacker
75
T7
na Barry Lyndon
76
T8
na payens
93
T10
na eveelun
84
T10
Haunting and moving story about a family's struggles with matters of faith (personal loss, social relationships, delusions, doubts, etc.) It is many ways similar to Bergman's examinations of religion (e.g. Winter Light) - intimate conversations and grueling tragedies abound. But unlike the oft-cynical Bergman Dreyer moves the drama in a more conservative direction that is so stark and mesmerizing that it becomes incredibly touching (and eerie) despite its implausibility.
na TheMantidMan
96
T10
na Rumplesink
80
T8
na helfen419
83
T7
na daniel.kojak
97
T10
na Carlos
95
T10
na kadircetin
97
T10
na adrenaline
80
T9
na FallFoliage
65
T7
na sengir
81
T8
na Mateusmss
98
T10
na lyrradsemaj
97
T10
na Crazy Jack
88
T10
na filmaffinity
83
T10
na goran
52
T4
na goldenbeetle
79
T2
na SaiSaiSai
89
T10
na Danilolopes
97
T10
na Jonis
100
T10
na raskolnikov
5
T10
na Gomorrite
95
T10
na roujin
90
T10
A film of astounding beauty and power.
na caffe
83
T9
na purity
4
T10
na cinema_hell
95
T10
na losrasputin
70
T4
na torontodog
100
T10
This movie tells you more about Christianity, or even faith itself, than a lifetime of sermons. Did I mention it was made by an Atheist?
na JJJames
90
T9
na ColonelTigh
99
T10
na Warren
93
T10
na boxgod
80
T9
na volver
85
T10
na ElPhantasmo
80
T4
na Klauskaiser
90
T4
na Langelund
95
T10
na pedro .
100
T10
na elmakebabi
92
T10
na Vertigood
90
T10
na BlueHeat
80
T9
na digitalmonk
78
T7
na ormz
7
T9
na ricardo reis
90
T9
na Ortman
80
T8
na chiphall72
70
T5
na francoe
80
T9
na theyshoot08
98
T10
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na Paradigma
95
T10
Well, i think Dreyer was an inspiration for Bergman. Within the subject that's full of religion and "thoughts of faith" and a good alegory with character "Mad Johannes" this one is beyond being a good movie. Maybe a hard movie for the new era bu a "must see" for whom loves cinema and watches films not just for fun.
na gabor
94
T9
na LRibeiro
89
T10
na PabloWeston
100
T10
na Squalido
100
T10
na columbiatch
98
T10
na bluesoul
97
T10
na kyle.loomis
7
T8
The type of film that is much more interesting to think about afterwards then it is to watch. I love the way the themes were presented and tackled, but uuughgggh it was so slow most of the time.
na Houndowl
40
T1
na KarenKrist89
100
T10
na coltrane
6
T9
na laertes
73
T9
na borges
6
T10
na Nessalk
85
T8
na kangadoodoo
85
T10
na Antoine
56
T2
na Kerc
30
T9
na laika
85
T9
na Carlospro
95
T10
na MatheusM
99
T9
na welike
40
T9
na lchaussard
100
T10
na carpediem
100
T10
na Ciro
100
T10
na Darbicus
90
T10
na Theyshootpic
96
T10
# 41
na FitFortDanga
85
T9
At first I thought I was in for an unbearably tedious film. Dreyer is hit-or-miss with me, and this one is incredibly slow and starts out very dull. But after a while it creeps under your skin... the religious struggles between the characters become gradually more revealing and fascinating, even to a staunch atheist like myself. By the final half hour I was thoroughly engaged and deeply moved, right up to the enigmatic ending. An intriguing, if somewhat difficult to get into, study of faith.
na Magb
85
T8
Even though I'm not the least bit religious myself, I find religious dramas enthralling. Unlike Ingmar Bergman's ambiguous approach to God and faith, The Word is direct and almost blunt: STRONGER FAITH = BETTER THAN. And again, even though I don't even remotely believe in that, I found it fascinating to watch how the different characters dealt with their personal faith. And it doesn't hurt that the movie is superbly made and so well paced that it never gets boring.
na dissidentdov
45
T1
na crmassari
87
T10
na Cuculiza
100
T10
This film shows human nature from white to black and all the fades of grey. It's a touching travel through how people deal with faith and god. And it's beautiful whether your believe or not.
na mhendu
100
T8
na andrewseal
96
T10
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