Guest of Reality (1961)
A story about a boy named Anders, who lives in an ordinary Swedish family in an apartment at the train station. Through his childhood, he experiences life's glorious scents of beautiful flowers and green forest, close and warm relationships with his grandparents and joyful play with his siblings. He has a strong friendship with his father and a great love for his mother. Still he lives in fear of death. He is afraid of losing all of this that is so valuable to him. In his thoughts and fears, he often turns often God, just as his sister, mother and grandparents, and ask Him for help and protection.
Director: Bengt Lagerkvist
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 64 min
Release Date: November 5, 1961
Cast
- John Elfström - The father
- Sif Ruud - The mother
- Rex Brådhe - Anders
- Lena Nyman - Signe
- Thomas Ladberg - Helge
- Hilding Gavle - Grandfather
- Brita Öberg - Grandmother
- Hugo Björne - Woodcutter
- Carl-Gunnar Wingård - Head waiter
Screenplay
- Pär Lagerkvist (Novel)
- Bengt Lagerkvist
Music: Gunnar Hahn
Editing: Lennart Wallén
Production: Sveriges Radio-TV
Country: Sweden
Language: svenska
Original Language: sv
Themes
Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Nostalgic Memories and the Past
Keywords
childhood
Similar Movies
More Films by Director: Bengt Lagerkvist
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Guest of Reality about?
- A story about a boy named Anders, who lives in an ordinary Swedish family in an apartment at the train station. Through his childhood, he experiences life's glorious scents of beautiful flowers and green forest, close and warm relationships with his grandparents and joyful play with his siblings. He has a strong friendship with his father and a great love for his mother. Still he lives in fear of death. He is afraid of losing all of this that is so valuable to him. In his thoughts and fears, he often turns often God, just as his sister, mother and grandparents, and ask Him for help and protection.
- Who directed Guest of Reality?
- Guest of Reality was directed by Bengt Lagerkvist.
- Who stars in Guest of Reality?
- Guest of Reality stars John Elfström, Sif Ruud, Rex Brådhe, Lena Nyman, Thomas Ladberg, Hilding Gavle.
- How long is Guest of Reality?
- Guest of Reality has a runtime of 1h 4m (64 minutes).
- What genre is Guest of Reality?
- Guest of Reality is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Guest of Reality produced?
- Guest of Reality was produced in Sweden.
- What are the themes of Guest of Reality?
- The themes of Guest of Reality include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Nostalgic Memories and the Past.