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The Orchid Gardener

Original title: Orchidégartneren
1977 · 35 min
Directed by Lars von Trier · Denmark · Contemporary European Art Cinema
Short filmDrama

Cast

Lars von Trier Inger Hvidtfeldt Karen Oksbjerg Brigitte Pelissier Maurice Drouzy Yvonne Levy

Credits

Written by: Lars von Trier
Cinematography: Hartvig Jensen

Plot

A young Jewish artist has shunned his heritage. Upon the realization that he is alone, doubting humanity's willingness to extend help to one another, he has been referred to as a wimp, subsequently resulting in a fear of weakness and being incapable.

Sinekatalog’s take

An early student work in which a young artist, alone and doubtful about humanity, spirals into fear of weakness. It is moody, self-serious and rough around the edges. Most interesting to those curious about a famous director's beginnings.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 4.8 / 10 (381 votes)
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