Præsten i Vejlby

Overview
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The Plot

In the early 17th century, the tyrannical parish priest in Vejlby, Søren Jensen Quist, tries to force his daughter Maren into a lucrative marriage with the wealthy farmer Mikkel Ibsen. However, Maren prefers the bailiff. When Mikkel feels that both the bailiff and the priest are encroaching on his power, he arranges for the priest to be convicted and executed for the murder of Mikkel's brother, Nils Ibsen.

Run Time

1h 32m

Genre

Drama

Release Date

11 Sep 1972

Country

Denmark

Language

Danish

Claus Ørsted Film
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