The Dreyer Collection

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Carl Th. Dreyer is one of world cinema's most celebrated and enduringly praised filmmakers. His visually arresting, pared-down style has been a major influence on such contemporary directors as Carlos Reygadas and Lars von Trier. This strictly limited edi

Carl Th. Dreyer is one of world cinema's most celebrated and enduringly praised filmmakers. His visually arresting, pared-down style has been a major influence on such contemporary directors as Carlos Reygadas and Lars von Trier. This strictly limited edition Blu-ray box set collects a number of his most revered, award winning films, some of his lesser-known works, and an extensive selection of extra features.Alongside award winning classics Day of Wrath (1943), Ordet (1955) and Gertrud (1964), the silent Master of the House (1925) is presented here for the first time in both its Danish and English inter-titled versions. In addition, seven of Dreyer's short films - made between 1942 and 1955 - are presented in full High Definition for the first time.Special features include Torben Skjødt Jensen's fascinating 1995 documentary My Métier and extensive archival and outtake interview footage with those who knew and worked with the legendary director.Bonus Features:High Definition presentationsAlternative English and Danish inter-title versions of Master of the HouseSeven short films by Dreyer (1942-1955)My Métier (Torben Skjødt Jensen, 1995, 90 mins, Standard Definition)My Métier - interview outtakes (Standard Definition)Archival footage and interviews (Standard Definition)Cast and Crew: Directed by one of world cinema's most respected and critically praised auteur figures, Carl Theodor Dreyer(The Passion of Joan of Arc, Vampyr, Ordet).

Product details

Barcode / identifier

5035673012086

Brand

BFI

Manufacturer part number

BFIB1208

Category

Blu-ray

Category path

Entertainment > DVD and Blu-Ray > Blu-ray