Thirst (1949)
A fractured portrait of desire and isolation, following a failing marriage and parallel stories of emotional entrapment as memories surface during a train journey through postwar Europe. Told through flashbacks and multiple narrative threads, the film signals Ingmar Bergman’s emerging mature style.
Director: Ingmar Bergman
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: October 17, 1949
Cast
- Eva Henning - Rut
- Birger Malmsten - Bertil
- Birgit Tengroth - Viola
- Hasse Ekman - Dr. Rosengren
- Mimi Nelson - Valborg
- Bengt Eklund - Raoul
- Gaby Stenberg - Astrid
- Naima Wifstrand - Miss Henriksson
- Sven-Eric Gamble
- Gunnar Nielsen
Screenplay
- Herbert Grevenius
- Birgit Tengroth (Novel)
Music: Erik Nordgren
Cinematography: Gunnar Fischer
Editing: Oscar Rosander
Production: SF Studios
Country: Sweden
Language: Deutsch, svenska
Original Language: sv
Keywords
ballet, train, train travel, abortion, lesbian
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Thirst about?
- A fractured portrait of desire and isolation, following a failing marriage and parallel stories of emotional entrapment as memories surface during a train journey through postwar Europe. Told through flashbacks and multiple narrative threads, the film signals Ingmar Bergman’s emerging mature style.
- Who directed Thirst?
- Thirst was directed by Ingmar Bergman.
- Who stars in Thirst?
- Thirst stars Eva Henning, Birger Malmsten, Birgit Tengroth, Hasse Ekman, Mimi Nelson, Bengt Eklund.
- How long is Thirst?
- Thirst has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Thirst?
- Thirst is a Drama film.
- Where was Thirst produced?
- Thirst was produced in Sweden.