Raven's End (1963)
In 1936, aspiring writer Anders, along with his friend Sixten, is desperate to escape his working-class upbringing. Anders' father is an unemployed alcoholic and his mother slaves away at a laundry to support the family. A ray of hope comes Anders' way when he finishes his first novel and submits it to a publisher. But after his girlfriend gets pregnant, his future dims before his eyes once more.
Director: Bo Widerberg
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: December 25, 1963
Cast
- Thommy Berggren - Anders
- Emy Storm - Mother
- Keve Hjelm - Father
- Ingvar Hirdwall - Sixten
- Christina Frambäck - Elsie
- Agneta Prytz - Neighbour
- Nina Widerberg - the neighbor girl Nina
- Louise Gustafsson - Anders' girlfriend in the gazebo
- Fritiof Nilsson Piraten - the writer in the waiting room
Screenplay
- Bo Widerberg (Screenplay)
Music: Giuseppe Torelli
Cinematography: Jan Lindeström
Editing: Wic Kjellin
Production: Europa Film
Country: Sweden
Language: svenska
Original Language: sv
Keywords
aspiring writer, malmö, 1930s, teenage protagonist
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Raven's End about?
- In 1936, aspiring writer Anders, along with his friend Sixten, is desperate to escape his working-class upbringing. Anders' father is an unemployed alcoholic and his mother slaves away at a laundry to support the family. A ray of hope comes Anders' way when he finishes his first novel and submits it to a publisher. But after his girlfriend gets pregnant, his future dims before his eyes once more.
- Who directed Raven's End?
- Raven's End was directed by Bo Widerberg.
- Who stars in Raven's End?
- Raven's End stars Thommy Berggren, Emy Storm, Keve Hjelm, Ingvar Hirdwall, Christina Frambäck, Agneta Prytz.
- How long is Raven's End?
- Raven's End has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Raven's End?
- Raven's End is a Drama film.
- Where was Raven's End produced?
- Raven's End was produced in Sweden.