Dreamplay (Drømspel) (1994)

6.6	IMDB rating

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Directed by

Unni Straume

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Bjørn Willberg Andersen
Lawyer

Bjørn Sundquist
Poet

Liv Ullmann
Ticket Seller

Bibi Andersson
Victoria

Erland Josephson
Blind Man

Joachim Calmeyer
Plakatklistreren

Mona Hofland
Moren

Espen Skjønberg
Faren

Written by

Unni Straume

August Strindberg
play Ett Droemspel

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Description: This artistically produced Swedish philosophical drama, filmed in black-and-white, is adapted from Strindberg's 1902 play. Using a combination of Biblical reference, classic mythology, and poetry it depicts God's daughter as she reflects upon the state of humanity. Agnes descends from Heaven to survey earthbound mortals about the cause of their pain and sadness. Initially, Agnes is carefree, but she cannot remain unaffected by the surrounding tragedy and becomes more serious. She ends up marrying an impoverished and dour lawyer. They dwell in a claustrophobic cellar with their new baby. The feature film at the local cinema stars ... (more)