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Carl Theodor Dreyer (1889–1968)
The illegitimate son of a Danish farmer and his Swedish housekeeper, Carl Theodor Dreyer was born in Copenhagen on the 3th of February, 1889. He spent his early years in various foster homes before being adopted by the Dreyers at the age of two. Contrary to popular belief (perhaps nourished by the fact that his films often deal with religious ...
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Born:in Copenhagen, DenmarkDied:(age 79) in Copenhagen, Denmark |
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2 Biographical Movies | 9 Print Biographies | 1 Interview | 3 Articles | See more »Official Sites:
Official Site by the Danish Film InstituteAlternate Names:
Carl T. Dreyer | Carl Th. Dreyer | Carl-Th. Dreyer | Carl DreyerHeight:
5' 7" (1.7 m)
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My apprenticeship [at Nordisk Film studio in Copenhagen, Denmark] lasted five years, and I don't think many have had a better schooling. After all, it's from the daily grind of making films that you learn the craft.Trivia:
Biography in: John Wakeman, editor. "World Film Directors, Volume One, 1890-1945". Pages 265-273. New York: The H.W. Wilson Company, 1987. See more »Star Sign:
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