Master of the House (Directors Suite)

 
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Master of the House (Directors Suite) 

[ Madman / DVD ]

Release Date: Thursday 20 March 2008

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Rated: PG - Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993PG No Notes

Since the failure of his small business, Victor has become a household tyrant, constantly complaining and criticising his long suffering family. The saintly forbearance of his wife Ida seems only to drive Victor to ever more vindictive acts of tyranny. Finally, Victor's old nanny, watching his behaviour with increasing fury, takes drastic action.

With an enchanting performance from Astrid Holm at its centre, this is a carefully observed comedy of manners, tackling issues of domestic inequality which are still relevant today. Meanwhile, Mathilde Nielsen as Nanny Mads ensures a rich vein of humour runs through the emotional and deeply affecting film.

Language: Danish, silent

DVD Special Features:
GOOD MOTHERS a short film by Carl Th. Dreyer
THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER a short film by Carl Th. Dreyer
CARL TH: DREYER 1889-1968: a profile of the director

"Formally and politically decades ahead of its time."
CHICAGO READER

"Dreyer's films in general, and MASTER OF THE HOUSE in particular, are among the finest silent movies ever made."
CHANNEL 4 FILM

"Its golden simplicity almost defies description"
SIGHT AND SOUND

"Put Carl Dreyer where he belongsĀ— in the company of Mizoguchi, Vigo, Ophuls, Renoir, Rossellini Bergman and Godard" - David Thomson