The Soldier and the Woman

1962 • Directed by

Astrid Henning-Jensen

Drama, History

Set in the times of King Herod (73-4 b.c.), Rachel is a woman traumatized after her innocent son was slaughtered by Herod's men. When discovering an injured officer in the stable, she is determined to kill him. Then a soldier enters. Danish adaptation of Morgan's 1960 BBC Christmas play.