Biography

The biography of the film director. Eight articles about Carl Th. Dreyer as aviator, journalist, script consultant and cinema manager. See also the bibliography and read about The Dreyer Award.

Working method

Dreyer is known for his meticulous research and his eye for detail. In four articles Dreyer's working methods are discussed by film professionals, who have worked closely with him. The accusations implying that Dreyer was a sadistic director are amplified in a longer article.

Themes

Where did Dreyer's interest lie? What themes and subjects did he place under his magnifying glass? Articles about Dreyer's conception of Christ and his engagement in the Jewish question. Read also about what significance 'Gertrud' has for women today and about Dreyer and Lars von Trier.

Visual style

Articles about Dreyer's techniques, camera movements, image composition, light and all that constitutes his visual style. One scholar considers Dreyer as a sculptor and examines his short film 'Thorvaldsen'.