Wild Birds (1955)
A Swedish film noir with the character of a French noir ('Quai des brumes', 'Le jour se lève'). Two worlds meet for a brief experience of happiness ended by a violent tragedy. In one world the unhappy prostitute (Ulla) finds a drunken young man (Nisse) who had previously failed in many occupations. She takes him home. Her feelings are like those for a younger brother.
Director: Alf Sjöberg
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: August 21, 1955
Cast
- Maj-Britt Nilsson - Lena Hern
- Per Oscarsson - Nisse
- Ulf Palme - Harry
- Ulla Sjöblom - Ulla
- Gertrud Fridh - Lizzie
- Jane Friedmann - Ester
- Eva Stiberg - Mrs. Carlsson
- Kolbjörn Knudsen - Captain Hern
- Erik Strandmark - Furniture dealer
- Tommy Nilsson - Stickan
Screenplay
- Bengt Anderberg (Novel)
- Alf Sjöberg (Scenario Writer)
Music: Dag Wirén
Production: SF Studios
Country: Sweden
Original Language: sv
More Films by Director: Alf Sjöberg
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wild Birds about?
- A Swedish film noir with the character of a French noir ('Quai des brumes', 'Le jour se lève'). Two worlds meet for a brief experience of happiness ended by a violent tragedy. In one world the unhappy prostitute (Ulla) finds a drunken young man (Nisse) who had previously failed in many occupations. She takes him home. Her feelings are like those for a younger brother.
- Who directed Wild Birds?
- Wild Birds was directed by Alf Sjöberg.
- Who stars in Wild Birds?
- Wild Birds stars Maj-Britt Nilsson, Per Oscarsson, Ulf Palme, Ulla Sjöblom, Gertrud Fridh, Jane Friedmann.
- How long is Wild Birds?
- Wild Birds has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Wild Birds?
- Wild Birds is a Drama film.
- Where was Wild Birds produced?
- Wild Birds was produced in Sweden.