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Autumn Sonata (1978)

8.0/10 · 732 votes 1h 33m pg DramaMusic

#2 of 26 films from 1978 #170 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Ingmar Bergman · Written by Ingmar Bergman

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Overview

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.

Cast

Ingrid Bergmanas Charlotte
Liv Ullmannas Eva
Lena Nymanas Helena
Halvar Björkas Viktor
Marianne Aminoffas Charlotte's Private Secretary
Arne Bang-Hansenas Uncle Otto
Gunnar Björnstrandas Paul
Erland Josephsonas Josef
Linn Ullmannas Young Eva
Georg Løkkebergas Leonardo
Mimi Pollakas Piano Instructor
Eva von Hannoas Nurse (uncredited)
Knut Wigertas Professor (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateOctober 8, 1978
Runtime93 min (1h 33m) — shorter as the 1978 average of 111 min
GenresDrama, Music
Original titleHöstsonaten
LanguageSV
IMDbtt0077711

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Questions

How long is Autumn Sonata?
Autumn Sonata runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Is Autumn Sonata worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8/10 across 732 votes, which places it #2 of 26 films released in 1978 in this index (top 96%) and #170 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Autumn Sonata?
Autumn Sonata was directed by Ingmar Bergman. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Seventh Seal (1957), Wild Strawberries (1957), Persona (1966).
Who stars in Autumn Sonata?
Ingrid Bergman as Charlotte; Liv Ullmann as Eva; Lena Nyman as Helena; Halvar Björk as Viktor; Marianne Aminoff as Charlotte's Private Secretary; Arne Bang-Hansen as Uncle Otto.
What is Autumn Sonata rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Autumn Sonata?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/7417.

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