Torment (1944)
Jan-Erik Widgren meets the lonely Bertha Olsson, a woman struggling with alcoholism. Though Bertha is already linked to Caligula, Jan-Erik's heartless teacher, she begins a relationship with the boy anyway. When Caligula learns that Jan-Erik is having an affair with Bertha, he begins to torture his student psychologically. He reserves his cruelest behavior for Bertha, however, which results in a tragic turn of events.
Director: Alf Sjöberg
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: October 2, 1944
Cast
- Stig Järrel - Caligula
- Alf Kjellin - Jan-Erik Widgren
- Mai Zetterling - Bertha Olsson
- Olof Winnerstrand - Headmaster
- Gösta Cederlund - Pippi
- Hugo Björne - Dr. Nilsson
- Olav Riégo - Mr. Widgren
- Märta Arbin - Mrs. Widgren
- Jan Molander - Pettersson
- Gunnar Björnstrand - Teacher
Screenplay
Music: Hilding Rosenberg
Cinematography: Martin Bodin
Editing: Oscar Rosander
Production: SF Studios
Country: Sweden
Language: svenska
Original Language: sv
Themes
Teacher-Student Relationship, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Profound Sadness and Tears, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Profound Melancholy and Autumn Mood
Keywords
melancholy, teacher, school teacher, strict teacher, torment, schoolmaster, schoolboy, latin teacher, absurd, dramatic
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Torment about?
- Jan-Erik Widgren meets the lonely Bertha Olsson, a woman struggling with alcoholism. Though Bertha is already linked to Caligula, Jan-Erik's heartless teacher, she begins a relationship with the boy anyway. When Caligula learns that Jan-Erik is having an affair with Bertha, he begins to torture his student psychologically. He reserves his cruelest behavior for Bertha, however, which results in a tragic turn of events.
- Who directed Torment?
- Torment was directed by Alf Sjöberg.
- Who stars in Torment?
- Torment stars Stig Järrel, Alf Kjellin, Mai Zetterling, Olof Winnerstrand, Gösta Cederlund, Hugo Björne.
- How long is Torment?
- Torment has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is Torment?
- Torment is a Drama film.
- Where was Torment produced?
- Torment was produced in Sweden.
- What are the themes of Torment?
- The themes of Torment include: Teacher-Student Relationship, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Profound Sadness and Tears, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Profound Melancholy and Autumn Mood.