Master of the House (Du Skal ære din Hustru)
Live musical accompaniment by Guenter Buchwald
When a housewife on the verge of a nervous breakdown puts her husband’s former nanny in charge of the chores and the children, he gets some well-deserved comeuppance for treating his family like serfs. An empathetic look at the domestic burdens of women, Master of the House humbles the tyrant of the title in the most delicious ways and gave director Dreyer a taste of box-office success.
The 2025 SFSFF Award for commitment to the preservation and presentation of silent cinema will be presented to Thomas Christensen at this screening.
Live musical accompaniment by Guenter Buchwald
Conductor, composer, pianist, and violinist GUENTER BUCHWALD is a pioneer of the renaissance in silent film music. He has provided live accompaniment for thousands of titles, playing at festivals worldwide from Berlin to Tokyo, both solo and with other musicians through his Silent Movie Music Company.
Details
Original Language Title
Du Skal ære din Hustru
Country
Denmark
Director
Carl Dreyer
Year
1925
Cast
Johannes Meyer, Astrid Holm, Karin Nellemose, Mathilde Nielsen
Runtime
107 min.
Source
Danish Film Institute
Format
DCP