BENJAMIN CHRISTENSEN: SEALED ORDERS (DET HEMMELIGHEDSFULDE X) / BLIND JUSTICE (HÆVNENS NAT)

Benjamin Christensen (1879-1959) is probably the most innovative director of Danish silent cinema. He had full control over the creation of his films, not only as a director, but also in many cases by being producer, author and protagonist. This DVD contains his first two films.

These first films clearly show Benjamin Christensen’s mastery of cinematic expression, as well as his charismatic screen appearance.

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Format: DVD-PAL / Region 0
(No Regional Code)

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SEALED ORDERS (DET HEMMELIGHEDSFULDE X)
(Denmark, 1914)

Director: Benjamin Christensen
Screenplay: Benjamin Christensen
Cinematography: Emil Dinesen
Production Company: Dansk Biografkompagni
Cast: Benjamin Christensen, Karen Sandberg, Fritz Lamprecht, Amanda Lund, Hermann Spiro & Svend Rin-dom

• 85 minutes
• B&W

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BLIND JUSTICE (HÆVNENS NAT)
(Denmark, 1916)

Director: Benjamin Christensen
Screenplay: Benjamin Christensen
Cinematography: Johan Ankerstjeme
Production Company: Dansk Biografkompagni
Cast: Benjamin Christensen, Karen Sandberg, Peter Fjeldstrup, Jon Iversen & Fritz Lamprecht

• 100 minutes
• B&W, Tinted

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Total Running Time: 03:05:00

Language: Danish intertitles, English subtitles

Musical Score: Neil Brand

Published By: Danish Film Institute

Institutional Price: $250 (plus shipping).

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