Explore a Giant in Cinema - New Website on Carl TH. Dreyer

COPENHAGEN, June 1, 2010 - Danish film director Carl Theodor Dreyer (1889-1968) is originator of "La
Passion de Jeanne d'Arc", "The Word", "Gertrud" and other immortal classics.
He has influenced Lars von Trier, and his films are continuously in demand
around the world. In May the Danish Film Institute launched a new website on
the Danish director, inviting audiences around the world to explore the full
extent of Dreyer's ingenious art through a rich collection of original
material and fresh perspectives contributed by Danish and international
advocates of the filmmaker's legacy.

Carl Theodor Dreyer is Danish cinema's most celebrated director and is
still, to this day, an inspiration to artists, filmmakers and audiences.

"Jeanne d'Arc" is top of a recent list of the 100 most important films of
all time, and his work has influenced such diverse contemporary artists as
Paul Auster, Guillermo del Toro and Lars von Trier. His films are
continuously released on DVD, and they remain in demand around the world at
festivals and events.

Unique collection on carlthdreyer.dk

The new Dreyer website invites you to take a closer look at a cinematic
giant and his many-faceted life.

Dreyer directed 14 feature films and 8 shorts. His debut was in 1918 at
Nordisk Film with "The President". In France Dreyer directed his masterpiece
"La Passion de Jeanne d'Arc" in 1928. Signature works include "Vampyr"
(1932), "Day of Wrath" (1943), "The Word" (1955) and "Gertrud" (1964).

The site offers a living experience of Dreyer's life and work. The vast
and unique collection includes film clips, photos, original scripts, research
material for several of his unrealised film projects, personal letters,
posters and an abundance of background information.

Explore the life and work of Carl Theodor Dreyer at
www.carlthdreyer.dk/ .

    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE DREYER WEBSITE please contact the Danish
    Film Institute:

    Dan Nissen
    Head of DFI Archive & Cinematheque
    +45-3374-3579
    dann@dfi.dk

    Lisbeth Richter Larsen
    Project Manager and Editor, DFI Archive & Cinematheque
    +45-3374-3536
    lisbethrl@dfi.dk

    Henrik Fuglsang
    Webmaster, DFI Archive & Cinematheque
    +45-3374-3556
    henrikf@dfi.dk

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE DREYER WEBSITE please contact the Danish Film Institute: Dan Nissen, Head of DFI Archive & Cinematheque, +45-3374-3579, dann at dfi.dk . Lisbeth Richter Larsen, Project Manager and Editor, DFI Archive & Cinematheque, +45-3374-3536, lisbethrl at dfi.dk . Henrik Fuglsang, Webmaster, DFI Archive & Cinematheque, +45-3374-3556, henrikf at dfi.dk .