A Lesson in Love (1954)
After fifteen years of marriage and mutual infidelity, a couple on the brink of divorce unexpectedly confront their unresolved love during a journey to Copenhagen. Blending farce with emotional reflection, the film is Ingmar Bergman’s first sustained venture into marital comedy.
Director: Ingmar Bergman
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: October 4, 1954
Cast
- Eva Dahlbeck - Marianne Erneman
- Yvonne Lombard - Susanne Verin
- Harriet Andersson - Nix, David and Marianne's daughter
- Olof Winnerstrand - Henrik Erneman
- Gunnar Björnstrand - David Erneman
- Åke Grönberg - Carl-Adam
- John Elfström - Sam, driver
- Renée Björling - Svea Erneman
- Dagmar Ebbesen - Lisa, nurse
- Carl Ström - Uncle Axel
Screenplay
Music: Dag Wirén
Cinematography: Martin Bodin
Editing: Oscar Rosander
Production: SF Studios
Country: Sweden
Language: Dansk, svenska
Original Language: sv
More Films by Director: Ingmar Bergman
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Lesson in Love about?
- After fifteen years of marriage and mutual infidelity, a couple on the brink of divorce unexpectedly confront their unresolved love during a journey to Copenhagen. Blending farce with emotional reflection, the film is Ingmar Bergman’s first sustained venture into marital comedy.
- Who directed A Lesson in Love?
- A Lesson in Love was directed by Ingmar Bergman.
- Who stars in A Lesson in Love?
- A Lesson in Love stars Eva Dahlbeck, Yvonne Lombard, Harriet Andersson, Olof Winnerstrand, Gunnar Björnstrand, Åke Grönberg.
- How long is A Lesson in Love?
- A Lesson in Love has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is A Lesson in Love?
- A Lesson in Love is a Comedy, Romance, Drama film.
- Where was A Lesson in Love produced?
- A Lesson in Love was produced in Sweden.