Carl Th. Dreyer: My Metier (1995)

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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.

Director: Torben Skjødt Jensen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 96 min
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Editing: Ghita Beckendorff
Country: Denmark
Language: Dansk, Français
Original Language: da
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carl Th. Dreyer: My Metier about?
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.
Who directed Carl Th. Dreyer: My Metier?
Carl Th. Dreyer: My Metier was directed by Torben Skjødt Jensen.
Who stars in Carl Th. Dreyer: My Metier?
Carl Th. Dreyer: My Metier stars Henning Jensen, Henning Bendtsen, Helene Falconetti, Birgitte Federspiel, Preben Lerdorff Rye, Lisbeth Movin.
How long is Carl Th. Dreyer: My Metier?
Carl Th. Dreyer: My Metier has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
What genre is Carl Th. Dreyer: My Metier?
Carl Th. Dreyer: My Metier is a Documentary film.
Where was Carl Th. Dreyer: My Metier produced?
Carl Th. Dreyer: My Metier was produced in Denmark.