Scenes from a Marriage (1974)

Scenes from a Marriage (1974) poster

Johan and Marianne are married and seem to have it all. Their happiness, however, is a façade for a troubled relationship, which becomes even rockier when Johan admits that he's having an affair. Before long, the spouses separate and move towards finalizing their divorce, but they make attempts at reconciling. Even as they pursue other relationships, Johan and Marianne realize that they have a significant bond, but also many issues that hinder that connection.

Director: Ingmar Bergman
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 169 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Sven Nykvist
Editing: Siv Lundgren
Production: Cinematograph AB
Country: Sweden
Language: svenska
Budget: $150,000
Original Language: sv

Themes

Moving Relationship Stories, Divorce Process and Aftermath, The Pain of Unrequited Love, Lonely Hearts Finding Each Other, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt

Keywords

midlife crisis, marriage, loneliness, forty something, love affair, divorce, couple, humiliation, selfishness, ex-husband ex-wife relationship, marital separation, cognac

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scenes from a Marriage about?
Johan and Marianne are married and seem to have it all. Their happiness, however, is a façade for a troubled relationship, which becomes even rockier when Johan admits that he's having an affair. Before long, the spouses separate and move towards finalizing their divorce, but they make attempts at reconciling. Even as they pursue other relationships, Johan and Marianne realize that they have a significant bond, but also many issues that hinder that connection.
Who directed Scenes from a Marriage?
Scenes from a Marriage was directed by Ingmar Bergman.
Who stars in Scenes from a Marriage?
Scenes from a Marriage stars Liv Ullmann, Erland Josephson, Bibi Andersson, Jan Malmsjö, Gunnel Lindblom, Wenche Foss.
How long is Scenes from a Marriage?
Scenes from a Marriage has a runtime of 2h 49m (169 minutes).
What genre is Scenes from a Marriage?
Scenes from a Marriage is a Drama, Romance film.
What is the budget of Scenes from a Marriage?
Scenes from a Marriage had a budget of $150,000.
Where was Scenes from a Marriage produced?
Scenes from a Marriage was produced in Sweden.
What are the themes of Scenes from a Marriage?
The themes of Scenes from a Marriage include: Moving Relationship Stories, Divorce Process and Aftermath, The Pain of Unrequited Love, Lonely Hearts Finding Each Other, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt.