Thorvaldsen

1949 | 10 minutes | 5.5 ★ (13)

Thorvaldsen
  • Overview

    Documentary short film about the work of Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844), one of the most famous Danish sculptors, who spent a good part of his life in Italy.

  • Release Date

    20 April 1949

  • DirectingCarl Theodor Dreyer
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    $0.00

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