Carl Theodor Dreyer

Carl Theodor Dreyer, commonly known as Carl Th. Dreyer (3 February 1889 – 20 March 1968), was a Danish film director. He is regarded by many critics and filmmakers as one of the greatest directors in cinema. His best known films include The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928), Vampyr (1932), Day of Wrath (1943), Ordet (1955), and Gertrud (1964).