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Autumn Sonata (1978)

"A mother and a daughter. What a terrible combination of feelings, confusion and destruction."

8.0/10 1h 33m Oct 08, 1978
Drama

After a seven-year absence, Charlotte Andergast travels to Sweden to reunite with her daughter Eva. The pair have a troubled relationship: Charlotte sacrificed the responsibilities of motherhood for a career as a classical pianist. Over an emotional night, the pair reopen the wounds of the past. Charlotte gets another shock when she finds out that her mentally impaired daughter, Helena, is out of the asylum and living with Eva.

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Movie Details

Original Title Höstsonaten
Original Language SV
Status Released
Popularity 1.5

Cast

Ingrid Bergman
Ingrid Bergman
Charlotte
Popularity: 1.2
Liv Ullmann
Liv Ullmann
Eva
Popularity: 2.1
Lena Nyman
Lena Nyman
Helena
Popularity: 0.4
Halvar Björk
Halvar Björk
Viktor
Popularity: 2.0
Marianne Aminoff
Marianne Aminoff
Charlotte's Private Secretary
Popularity: 0.3
Arne Bang-Hansen
Arne Bang-Hansen
Uncle Otto
Popularity: 0.1
Gunnar Björnstrand
Gunnar Björnstrand
Paul
Popularity: 1.3
Erland Josephson
Erland Josephson
Josef
Popularity: 3.6
Georg Løkkeberg
Georg Løkkeberg
Leonardo
Popularity: 0.7
Mimi Pollak
Mimi Pollak
Piano Instructor
Popularity: 0.3
Linn Ullmann
Linn Ullmann
Young Eva
Popularity: 0.1
Eva von Hanno
Eva von Hanno
Nurse (uncredited)
Popularity: 0.2

Key Crew

Producer Lew Grade
Director Ingmar Bergman
Editor Sylvia Ingemarsson
Screenplay Ingmar Bergman

Production

Suede Film
Personafilm
ITC Entertainment
GB

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Autumn Sonata (1978) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Autumn Sonata (1978) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
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Liv Ullmann on Autumn Sonata
Liv Ullmann on Autumn Sonata
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Keywords

loss of loved one marriage pianist invalid mother daughter reunion mother daughter relationship introspective intimate dramatic intense depressing

Reviews from TMDB

badelf 9/10
Jul 12, 2022

Wow. Just wow. Ingmar Bergman really outdid himself this time. His movies are always a thoughtful watch because they're usually out somewhere on a parallel spiritual plane. This one, however, has two new characteristics: First, he's completely up-in-your-face about dysfunctional families. And second ... Read more

CinemaSerf 7/10
Jun 4, 2023

The intensity with which Ingmar Bergman brings together truly stunning performances from Liv Ullmann ("Eva") trying to reconcile with her chronically back pain ridden mother "Charlotte" (Ingrid Bergman) is fascinating to watch in this powerful, visceral drama. The relationship has long since been st ... Read more

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Details
Release Date October 8, 1978
Runtime 1h 33m
Language SV
Status Released
Popularity 1.5
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