Præsten i Vejlby
1972, Danish. Directed by Claus Ørsted.
In the early 17th century, the tyrannical parish priest in Vejlby, Søren Jensen Quist, tries to force his daughter Maren into a lucrative marriage with the wealthy farmer Mikkel Ibsen. However, Maren prefers the bailiff. When Mikkel feels that both the bailiff and the priest are encroaching on his power, he arranges for the priest to be convicted and executed for the murder of Mikkel's brother, Nils Ibsen.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- Danish
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- Released
- 11 September 1972
- Country
- Denmark
- Written by
- Steen Steensen Blicher, Claus Ørsted, Leif Petersen
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What Præsten i Vejlby is based on
Præsten i Vejlby is based on The Rector of Vejlbye (1829) by Steen Steensen Blicher.
1829
The Rector of Vejlbye
By Steen Steensen Blicher
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What movies are like Præsten i Vejlby?
If you liked Præsten i Vejlby, try The Padre, The Young One, The Nest.
Who directed Præsten i Vejlby?
Præsten i Vejlby (1972) was directed by Claus Ørsted and stars Karl Stegger, Anne-Lise Gabold, Peter Steen.
What is Præsten i Vejlby based on?
Præsten i Vejlby is based on The Rector of Vejlbye (1829) by Steen Steensen Blicher.