The Ghost Sonata (1972)
A Chamber Play by August Strindberg
The Ghost Sonata relates the adventures of a young student, who idealizes the lives of the inhabitants of a stylish apartment building in Stockholm. He makes the acquaintance of the mysterious Jacob Hummel, who helps him to find his way into the apartment, only to find that it is a nest of betrayal and sickness. The world, the student learns, is hell and human beings must suffer to achieve salvation. The play centers on a family of strangers who meet for the sake of meeting. They exchange no dialogue, nor gestures, they simply sit and bask in their own misfortune.
Director: Johan Bergenstråhle
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: October 30, 1972
Cast
- Allan Edwall - Gubben
- Stefan Ekman - Studenten
- Lilian Johansson - Mjölkflickan
- Lars Lennartsson - Den döde
- Inger Jalmert-Moritz - Den mörka damen
- Gunnar Björnstrand - Översten
- Ulla Sjöblom - Mumien
- Marie Göranzon - Fröken
- Anders Nyström - Den förnäme
- Per Myrberg - Johansson
Screenplay
Music: Kåre Kolberg
Country: Sweden
Language: svenska
Original Language: sv
Keywords
based on play or musical, strindberg
More Films by Director: Johan Bergenstråhle
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Ghost Sonata about?
- The Ghost Sonata relates the adventures of a young student, who idealizes the lives of the inhabitants of a stylish apartment building in Stockholm. He makes the acquaintance of the mysterious Jacob Hummel, who helps him to find his way into the apartment, only to find that it is a nest of betrayal and sickness. The world, the student learns, is hell and human beings must suffer to achieve salvation. The play centers on a family of strangers who meet for the sake of meeting. They exchange no dialogue, nor gestures, they simply sit and bask in their own misfortune.
- Who directed The Ghost Sonata?
- The Ghost Sonata was directed by Johan Bergenstråhle.
- Who stars in The Ghost Sonata?
- The Ghost Sonata stars Allan Edwall, Stefan Ekman, Lilian Johansson, Lars Lennartsson, Inger Jalmert-Moritz, Gunnar Björnstrand.
- How long is The Ghost Sonata?
- The Ghost Sonata has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is The Ghost Sonata?
- The Ghost Sonata is a Drama film.
- Where was The Ghost Sonata produced?
- The Ghost Sonata was produced in Sweden.