The Best Intentions (1992)
In this film about Ingmar Bergman's parents, Henrik Bergman is studying for the priesthood and trying to make ends meet when he encounters the lovely, affluent Anna. Despite their social differences, Henrik and Anna fall in love, wed and move to the country. They lead a quiet life as Henrik works as a priest, but it isn't long before the simple people and plain surroundings make Anna long for a more lavish lifestyle, which causes marital stress.
Director: Bille August
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 182 min
Release Date: May 24, 1992
Cast
- Samuel Fröler - Henrik Bergman
- Pernilla August - Anna Bergman
- Max von Sydow - Johan Åkerblom
- Ghita Nørby - Karin Åkerblom
- Lennart Hjulström - Nordenson
- Mona Malm - Alma Bergman
- Lena Endre - Frida Strandberg
- Keve Hjelm - Fredrik Bergman
- Björn Kjellman - Ernst Åkerblom
- Börje Ahlstedt - Carl Åkerblom
Screenplay
Music: Stefan Nilsson, Björn Linnman
Cinematography: Jörgen Persson
Editing: Janus Billeskov Jansen
Production: SVT, DR, YLE, La Sept Cinéma, ZDF, NRK, RÚV, RAI, Channel Four Films
Country: Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom
Language: svenska
Original Language: sv
Keywords
biography, theology student, family chronicle
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Best Intentions about?
- In this film about Ingmar Bergman's parents, Henrik Bergman is studying for the priesthood and trying to make ends meet when he encounters the lovely, affluent Anna. Despite their social differences, Henrik and Anna fall in love, wed and move to the country. They lead a quiet life as Henrik works as a priest, but it isn't long before the simple people and plain surroundings make Anna long for a more lavish lifestyle, which causes marital stress.
- Who directed The Best Intentions?
- The Best Intentions was directed by Bille August.
- Who stars in The Best Intentions?
- The Best Intentions stars Samuel Fröler, Pernilla August, Max von Sydow, Ghita Nørby, Lennart Hjulström, Mona Malm.
- How long is The Best Intentions?
- The Best Intentions has a runtime of 3h 2m (182 minutes).
- What genre is The Best Intentions?
- The Best Intentions is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Best Intentions produced?
- The Best Intentions was produced in Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom.