Carl Theodor Dreyer

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/carl-theodor-dreyer

Write what each word means, using the article.

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1. When was Carl Theodor Dreyer born?August 3, 1889, Copenhagen, Denmark
2. When did Carl Theodor Dreyer die?March 20, 1968, Copenhagen, Denmark
3. What is the career?Film director, screenwriter, editor, and producer, working across Denmark, France, and Sweden
4. Who was Carl Theodor Dreyer?He was a Danish movie maker who made films that were very thoughtful and deep. He liked to show real feelings and ideas about faith and life.
5. What kind of movies did he make?He made movies that were quiet and serious, with lots of close-up shots of people’s faces to show their feelings. He liked to talk about faith, suffering, and the human spirit.

Austerity: A style or quality of being severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance, often leading to a powerful effect.
Autuer: A filmmaker whose personal influence and artistic control over a movie are so great that they are regarded as the author of the film.
Psychological Depth: The exploration and portrayal of complex inner thoughts, feelings, and motivations of characters in a work of art.