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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.
Autumn Sonata (1978) is a drama and music film directed by Ingmar Bergman, released on October 8, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Ingrid Bergman, Liv Ullmann, Lena Nyman and Halvar Björk. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 725 ratings.
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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
Gunnar Björnstrand
as Paul
Erland Josephson
as Josef
Georg Løkkeberg
as Leonardo
Mimi Pollak
as Piano Instructor
Linn Ullmann
as Young Eva
Eva von Hanno
as Nurse (uncredited)
Directed by Ingmar Bergman, written by Ingmar Bergman, produced by Lew Grade.
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 725 ratings.
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, there is so much incredible philosophy threaded into the film that you'll want to hit the pause button and take…
Reviewed on July 12, 2022
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 strained as the concert pianist mother had to make plenty of sacrifices - and choices - that affected her family. When…
Reviewed on June 4, 2023
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The main cast of Autumn Sonata (1978) includes Ingrid Bergman, Liv Ullmann, Lena Nyman, Halvar Björk and Marianne Aminoff. The film was directed by Ingmar Bergman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Autumn Sonata was released on October 8, 1978 and runs for 1h 33m.
Autumn Sonata (1978) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 725 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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