The Bride of Glomdal

The Bride of Glomdal

Directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer

Produced by Victoria Film

192675 min6.7 / 10

A romantic drama set in rural Norway about star-crossed lovers from different social classes, built on longing and the tension between duty and desire.

Tore, son of a poor farmer, loves Berit, daughter of a rich one, but she's promised to another man whom she does not love and thus refuses to marry.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Bride of Glomdal scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is The Bride of Glomdal sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is The Bride of Glomdal easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is The Bride of Glomdal violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Does The Bride of Glomdal end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

49/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity28

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise69

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Bride of Glomdal, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Bride of Glomdal, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Bride of Glomdal, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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