Brink of Life (1958)
This intimate chamber drama, set in a maternity ward, follows the emotional crises of three women as they grapple with motherhood.
Director: Ingmar Bergman
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: March 31, 1958
Cast
- Eva Dahlbeck - Stina Andersson
- Ingrid Thulin - Cecilia Ellius
- Bibi Andersson - Hjördis Pettersson
- Barbro Hiort af Ornäs - Nurse Brita
- Erland Josephson - Anders Ellius
- Max von Sydow - Harry Andersson
- Gunnar Sjöberg - Dr. Nordlander
- Ann-Marie Gyllenspetz - Counsellor Gran
- Inga Landgré - Greta Ellius
- Kristina Adolphson - Nurse (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Ulla Isaksson (Screenplay)
- Ingmar Bergman
- Ulla Isaksson (Short Story)
Cinematography: Max Wilén
Editing: Carl-Olov Skeppstedt
Production: Nordisk Tonefilm, Inter-American Productions, Jerome Balsam Films
Country: Sweden
Language: svenska
Original Language: sv
More Films by Director: Ingmar Bergman
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Brink of Life about?
- This intimate chamber drama, set in a maternity ward, follows the emotional crises of three women as they grapple with motherhood.
- Who directed Brink of Life?
- Brink of Life was directed by Ingmar Bergman.
- Who stars in Brink of Life?
- Brink of Life stars Eva Dahlbeck, Ingrid Thulin, Bibi Andersson, Barbro Hiort af Ornäs, Erland Josephson, Max von Sydow.
- How long is Brink of Life?
- Brink of Life has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Brink of Life?
- Brink of Life is a Drama film.
- Where was Brink of Life produced?
- Brink of Life was produced in Sweden.