A memorable Swedish film shot in Norway by a Danish director, Carl T. Dreyer. A black comedy about a young parson forced to marry the former parson's old widow. Still, he brings his young fiancee to live with them, pretending that she's his sister. Surprising film, both humorous and touching.
February 10, 1970
The Parson's Widow (1920) ***
A memorable Swedish film shot in Norway by a Danish director, Carl T. Dreyer. A black comedy about a young parson forced to marry the former parson's old widow. Still, he brings his young fiancee to live with them, pretending that she's his sister. Surprising film, both humorous and touching.
