Carl Th. Dreyer: My Metier
Torben Skjødt Jensen’s elegant documentary is a collage of memories and reflections on one of cinema’s greatest directors. Visually rich and densely layered, Carl Th. Dreyer—My Metier illuminates an artist too little understood and too important to overlook. Through interviews, historical writings, and rare archival footage, a portrait of Dreyer emerges: an austere perfectionist, yes, but also a passionate man possessing a genuine sense of humor.
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Carl Th. Dreyer: My Metier
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 28, 1995
Runtime
1h 36m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
60%
Original Title
Carl Th. Dreyer: Min metier
Director
Torben Skjødt Jensen
Description
Torben Skjødt Jensen’s elegant documentary is a collage of memories and reflections on one of cinema’s greatest directors. Visually rich and densely layered, Carl Th. Dreyer—My Metier illuminates an artist too little understood and too important to overlook. Through interviews, historical writings, and rare archival footage, a portrait of Dreyer emerges: an austere perfectionist, yes, but also a passionate man possessing a genuine sense of humor.