Autumn Sonata(1978)
Overview
After a seven-year absence, Charlotte Andergast travels to Sweden to reunite with her daughter Eva. The pair have a troubled relationship: Charlotte sacrificed the responsibilities of motherhood for a career as a classical pianist. Over an emotional night, the pair reopen the wounds of the past. Charlotte gets another shock when she finds out that her mentally impaired daughter, Helena, is out of the asylum and living with Eva.
Director
Ingmar Bergman
Studio
Suede Film
Cast
Ingrid Bergman
as Charlotte
Liv Ullmann
as Eva
Lena Nyman
as Helena
Halvar Björk
as Viktor
Marianne Aminoff
as Charlotte's Private Secretary
Arne Bang-Hansen
as Uncle Otto
Gunnar Björnstrand
as Paul
Erland Josephson
as Josef
Georg Løkkeberg
as Leonardo
Mimi Pollak
as Piano Instructor
Linn Ullmann
as Young Eva
Eva von Hanno
as Nurse (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1978
Runtime
1h 33m
Language
English
Rating
8 / 10
Production Companies
Suede Film • Personafilm • ITC Entertainment
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Where can I watch Autumn Sonata?▼
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What is Autumn Sonata about?▼
After a seven-year absence, Charlotte Andergast travels to Sweden to reunite with her daughter Eva. The pair have a troubled relationship: Charlotte sacrificed the responsibilities of motherhood for a career as a classical pianist. Over an emotional night, the pair reopen the wounds of the past. Charlotte gets another shock when she finds out that her mentally impaired daughter, Helena, is out of the asylum and living with Eva.
Who directed Autumn Sonata?▼
Autumn Sonata was directed by Ingmar Bergman and released in 1978. It is a drama, music film.
How long is Autumn Sonata?▼
Autumn Sonata has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
Who stars in Autumn Sonata?▼
The cast of Autumn Sonata includes Ingrid Bergman as Charlotte, Liv Ullmann as Eva, Lena Nyman as Helena, Halvar Björk as Viktor, Marianne Aminoff as Charlotte's Private Secretary and more.
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