They Caught the Ferry

They Caught the Ferry

1948
Short Film
11m
This short movie is meant as a propaganda against fast driving. In 1948 there where no speed limits in Denmark (and only few motor vehicles) but it began to be a problem. The movie tells about a young couple driving on a motorbike to reach the ferry. But death is out after them, as a truck driver on the road. The question is if they will make the ferry, have an appointment with death or both? (imdb)
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They Caught the Ferry

1948
Short Film
11m
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Rated 08 Oct 2019
55
53rd
Dreyer should have made more action films.
Rated 17 Dec 2007
90
97th
Awesome! Educational propaganda? Fuck that! A zillion high-speed driving scenes have been filmed since '48 but none so raw and primal. What a thrill-ride this is, the cinematography is luscious, the suspense is sweet even though you know what's going to happen, it's full of unobtrusive symbolism, here's the reason why I worship C. T. Dreyer, packed into 11 minutes.
Rated 11 Mar 2012
95
72nd
A masterfully executed and woefully underseen short from the wondrous Danish auteur.
Rated 14 May 2008
90
87th
Essa é a propagando para o governo que deu certo, exata dose de suspense e horror. DVD Obras-primas do cinema Carl T. Dreyer
Rated 18 Oct 2014
72
63rd
certainly seems ahead of its time with the way the bike racing down the road is shot. very interesting, but somehow i just couldn't get fully gripped by it. still a fun, interesting short.

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