Ordet (1955)
0.2012Canon Score · ranked #104 all time
Aggregated from 8 of 31 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the film
The three sons of devout Danish farmer Morten have widely disparate religious beliefs. Youngest son Anders shares his father's religion, but eldest son Mikkel has lost his faith, while middle child Johannes has become delusional and proclaims that he is Jesus Christ himself. When Mikkel's wife, Inger goes into a difficult childbirth, everyone's beliefs are put to the test.
Why it ranks #104
Every list on which Ordet appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Village Voice 100 Best of 20th C (2000) | Critics' canon | #17 / 100 |
| Sight & Sound Directors' 100 (2022) | Major international poll | #30 / 104 |
| Sight & Sound Critics' 250 (2022) | Major international poll | #49 / 264 |
| Letterboxd Top 500 (2026-07 snapshot) | Editorial list | #107 / 500 |
| Halliwell's Top 1000 (2005) | Critics' canon | #934 / 1041 |
| Ebert Great Movies (I–IV) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| 1001 Movies (2003-2024 union) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| Venice Golden Lion winners | Award | Winner |