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Day of Wrath (1943)

"A Drama of Fear and Superstition in the 20th Century."

8.019431h 37mDA
DramaHistory

Directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer

Rating

8.0/10

Runtime

1h 37m

Language

DA

Release

November 13, 1943

Director

Carl Theodor Dreyer

Official Trailer

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Overview

In a Danish village in the early 1600s, a young woman named Anne, whose mother was thought to be a witch, develops sympathy toward an old woman, Marte, who is accused of witchcraft. The intervention of Anne's older but kindly husband, Pastor Absalon saved her mother -- but now, urged on by his overb...

Cast

Thorkild Roose

Thorkild Roose

Rev. Absalon Pederssøn (uncredited)

Lisbeth Movin

Lisbeth Movin

Anne Pedersdotter, Absalon's Second Wife (uncredited)

Preben Lerdorff Rye

Preben Lerdorff Rye

Martin, Absalon's Son from First Marriage (uncredited)

Sigrid Neiiendam

Sigrid Neiiendam

Merete, Absalon's Mother (uncredited)

Anna Svierkier

Anna Svierkier

Herlofs Marte (uncredited)

Albert Høeberg

Albert Høeberg

The Bishop (uncredited)

Olaf Ussing

Olaf Ussing

Laurentius (uncredited)

Preben Neergaard

Preben Neergaard

Degn (uncredited)

Kirsten Andreasen

Kirsten Andreasen

(uncredited)

Sigurd Berg

Sigurd Berg

(uncredited)

Harald Holst

Harald Holst

(uncredited)

Emanuel Jørgensen

Emanuel Jørgensen

(uncredited)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Day of Wrath (1943), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

In a Danish village in the early 1600s, a young woman named Anne, whose mother was thought to be a witch, develops sympathy toward an old woman, Marte, who is accused of witchcraft. The intervention of Anne's older but kindly husband, Pastor Absalon saved her mother -- but now, urged on by his overbearing mother, he refuses to help Marte. When Absalon's son returns home and is attracted to Anne, it's a matter of time before her family destiny catches up with her.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Day of Wrath. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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