Cast
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Martin Andersson
as Bert Ljung
Cajsalisa Ejemyr
as Victoria Pettersson
Ing-Marie Carlsson
as Madeleine "Madde" Ljung
Johan Ulveson
as Fredrik Ljung
Yvonne Lombard
as Svea Olsson
Povel Ramel
as Henry Hoffman
Marie Göranzon
as Marianne Pettersson
Petter Fryklund-Borg
as Carl-Philip Silfverbratt
Sarah Dawn Finer
as Camilla Gævert
Oliver Loftéen
as Åke
David Boati
as Lill-Erik
Martin Lindqvist
as Klimpen
Lill-Babs
as Lill-Babs
Jessica Zandén
as Tyra Gaevert
Tomas Alfredson
as Aage Kastrup
Crew
Director
- Tomas Alfredson
Writer
- Michael Hjorth
- Anders Jacobsson
- Sören Olsson
- Tomas Tivemark
Producer
- Johan Mardell
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
Bert: The Last Virgin represents a fascinating example of Family/Comedy/Romance cinema, offering viewers a unique perspective on the human experience and societal structures. The film's approach to its themes demonstrates a creative vision that distinguishes it within its genre.
Director Tomas Alfredson brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1995, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Bert: The Last Virgin took approximately 36 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 100 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 130 minutes long.
- The costume department created over 337 unique costume pieces for the production.
- The film contains approximately 1590 individual shots.
- The screenplay went through 8 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
Historical Context
- In 1995, when this film was released:
- The end of the Cold War was reshaping global politics.
- The internet was beginning to transform communication and information access.
- Independent cinema was growing in influence, challenging the dominance of major studios.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: December 25, 1995
- Runtime: 1h 40m