The Magnetist’s Fifth Winter (1999)
A mysterious stranger, Meisner, arrives in a northern Swedish town in 1820, calling himself a magnetist - an amalgam of hypnotist and healer - and claiming he can cure diseases un-treatable by doctors. Ignoring the objections of his colleagues, Dr. Selander allows Meisner to cure his blind daughter, Maria, who not only regains her sight, but also falls in love with the charismatic magnetist. Dark secrets and repressed memories start to emerge, amidst the love between father and daughter, man and woman.
Director: Morten Henriksen
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 123 min
Release Date: March 4, 1999
Cast
- Rolf Lassgård - Selander
- Ole Lemmeke - Friedrich Meisner
- Johanna Sällström - Maria
- Gard B. Eidsvold - Dr. Stenius
- Robert Skjærstad - Vävaren
- Björn Granath - Aspelin
- Stina Ekblad - Housekeeper
- Erland Josephson - Mr. Hofverberg
- Måns Westfelt - Mr. Krüger
- Bergljót Arnadóttir - Helena Bolin
Screenplay
Music: Hans-Erik Philip, Arild Andersen
Cinematography: Dirk Brüel
Editing: Ghita Beckendorff
Production: Athenafilm, European Script Fund, Felicia Film
Country: Sweden, Norway, Denmark
Language: Dansk, Norsk, svenska
Original Language: sv
More Films by Director: Morten Henriksen
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Magnetist’s Fifth Winter about?
- A mysterious stranger, Meisner, arrives in a northern Swedish town in 1820, calling himself a magnetist - an amalgam of hypnotist and healer - and claiming he can cure diseases un-treatable by doctors. Ignoring the objections of his colleagues, Dr. Selander allows Meisner to cure his blind daughter, Maria, who not only regains her sight, but also falls in love with the charismatic magnetist. Dark secrets and repressed memories start to emerge, amidst the love between father and daughter, man and woman.
- Who directed The Magnetist’s Fifth Winter?
- The Magnetist’s Fifth Winter was directed by Morten Henriksen.
- Who stars in The Magnetist’s Fifth Winter?
- The Magnetist’s Fifth Winter stars Rolf Lassgård, Ole Lemmeke, Johanna Sällström, Gard B. Eidsvold, Robert Skjærstad, Björn Granath.
- How long is The Magnetist’s Fifth Winter?
- The Magnetist’s Fifth Winter has a runtime of 2h 3m (123 minutes).
- What genre is The Magnetist’s Fifth Winter?
- The Magnetist’s Fifth Winter is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Magnetist’s Fifth Winter produced?
- The Magnetist’s Fifth Winter was produced in Sweden, Norway, Denmark.