Carl Theodor Dreyer

Carl Theodor Dreyer

Directing
13 Movies

Born

February 3, 1889

Died

March 20, 1968

Place of Birth

Copenhagen, Denmark

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Biography

Carl Theodor Dreyer (3 February 1889 – 20 March 1968), commonly known as Carl Th. Dreyer, was a Danish film director. He is regarded by many critics and filmmakers as one of the greatest directors in cinema. His best known films include The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928), Vampyr (1932), Day of Wrath (1943), Ordet (1955), and Gertrud (1964). Dreyer was born illegitimate in Copenhagen, Denmark. His…

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Filmography