Day of Wrath (1943)
A Drama of Fear and Superstition in the 20th Century.
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.
Cast
- Thorkild Roose - Rev. Absalon Pederssøn (uncredited)
- Lisbeth Movin - Anne Pedersdotter, Absalon's Second Wife (uncredited)
- Preben Lerdorff Rye - Martin, Absalon's Son from First Marriage (uncredited)
- Sigrid Neiiendam - Merete, Absalon's Mother (uncredited)
- Anna Svierkier - Herlofs Marte (uncredited)
- Albert Høeberg - The Bishop (uncredited)
- Olaf Ussing - Laurentius (uncredited)
- Preben Neergaard - Degn (uncredited)
- Kirsten Andreasen - (uncredited)
- Sigurd Berg - (uncredited)
Screenplay
Themes
Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage
Keywords
infidelity, denmark, inquisition, pastor, mother-in-law, seduction, love, betrayal, fugitive, curse, sexual attraction, domination, death, witchcraft, witch hunt
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Day of Wrath about?
- 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.
- Who directed Day of Wrath?
- Day of Wrath was directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer.
- Who stars in Day of Wrath?
- Day of Wrath stars Thorkild Roose, Lisbeth Movin, Preben Lerdorff Rye, Sigrid Neiiendam, Anna Svierkier, Albert Høeberg.
- How long is Day of Wrath?
- Day of Wrath has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Day of Wrath?
- Day of Wrath is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Day of Wrath produced?
- Day of Wrath was produced in Denmark.
- What are the themes of Day of Wrath?
- The themes of Day of Wrath include: Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage.