Private Confessions (1996)
Five conversations frame a flawed marriage in this film written by Ingmar Bergman about his parents. Guilt-ridden wife Anna (Pernilla August) divulges an extramarital affair to a priest, her uncle Jacob (Max von Sydow). He presses her to confess her sins to her husband, Henrik. As the film moves back and forth in time, the notion of truth is tested. Tomas, the lover, and Henrik will find that Anna's confessions do not absolve anyone, and have the power to inflict more pain.
Director: Liv Ullmann
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 125 min
Release Date: December 25, 1996
Cast
- Pernilla August - Anna
- Max von Sydow - Jacob
- Samuel Fröler - Henrik
- Anita Björk - Karin Åkerblom
- Thomas Hanzon - Tomas Egerman
- Gunnel Fred - Märta Gärdsjö
- Hans Alfredson - Biskop Agrell
- Vibeke Falk - Fröken Nylander
- Kristina Adolphson - Maria
- Bengt Schött - Vaktmästare Stille
Screenplay
Cinematography: Sven Nykvist
Editing: Michał Leszczyłowski
Production: SVT
Country: Sweden
Language: svenska
Original Language: sv
Keywords
woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Private Confessions about?
- Five conversations frame a flawed marriage in this film written by Ingmar Bergman about his parents. Guilt-ridden wife Anna (Pernilla August) divulges an extramarital affair to a priest, her uncle Jacob (Max von Sydow). He presses her to confess her sins to her husband, Henrik. As the film moves back and forth in time, the notion of truth is tested. Tomas, the lover, and Henrik will find that Anna's confessions do not absolve anyone, and have the power to inflict more pain.
- Who directed Private Confessions?
- Private Confessions was directed by Liv Ullmann.
- Who stars in Private Confessions?
- Private Confessions stars Pernilla August, Max von Sydow, Samuel Fröler, Anita Björk, Thomas Hanzon, Gunnel Fred.
- How long is Private Confessions?
- Private Confessions has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
- What genre is Private Confessions?
- Private Confessions is a Drama film.
- Where was Private Confessions produced?
- Private Confessions was produced in Sweden.