Ordet

A film about faith, despair, and miracles that manifest in moments of deepest hopelessness.

At the heart of the story is the Borgen family, torn apart by religious disagreements. One of the sons, Johannes, believes he is Jesus Christ and is in a state of mania, while his brother Anders is experiencing a crisis of faith. When Anders' wife dies during childbirth, the family finds itself on the brink of collapse. But it is at this moment that the faith that had been neglected reveals its devastating power.

Moreover, there is an element of the miraculous in existence itself: the miracle of cinema lies in its ability to preserve it. In "The Word," Dreyer chooses a special fervent clarity that seems to shine through everyday things, revealing their transcendent essence. This achievement is an even greater miracle, corresponding to the scale of the radical Christianity upon which the film is based. Perceiving "The Word" requires a certain struggle, regardless of one’s beliefs, and the fact that it is not easy to process, rationalize, or dismiss is undoubtedly tied to what makes it so alive and moving.

👩‍🦰 The discussion will be led by philosopher and cinema co-founder Varya Vlasova.