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Björn Bjelfvenstam
Björn Bjelfvenstam (born 19 February 1929) is a Swedish film actor. He was born in Uppsala, Sweden. Bjelfvenstam began his acting career in the theater in Uppsala. He studied first with the Axel Witzanskys theater school from 1949-1950. Later, we worked at Malmö City Theater between 1953 and 1957 under Ingmar Bergman Ernst Ingmar Bergman (14 July 1918 – 30 July 2007) was a Swedish film and theatre director and screenwriter. Widely considered one of the greatest and most influential film directors of all time, his films have been described as "profoun ...'s leadership. He probably remains best-known for his supporting roles in the Bergman films '' Smiles of a Summer Night'' (1955) and '' Wild Strawberries'' (1957). Filmography * ''Trots'' (1952) * '' Secrets of Women'' (1952) * '' The Shadow'' (1953) * '' Dreams'' (1955) * '' Smiles of a Summer Night'' (1955) * '' Last Pair Out'' (1956) * '' Wild Strawberries'' (1957) * '' Rider in Blue'' (1959) * ''Av hjärtans lus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uppsala
Uppsala ( ; ; archaically spelled ''Upsala'') is the capital of Uppsala County and the List of urban areas in Sweden by population, fourth-largest city in Sweden, after Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö. It had 177,074 inhabitants in 2019. Located north of the capital Stockholm, it is also the seat of Uppsala Municipality. Since 1164, Uppsala has been the ecclesiology, ecclesiastical centre of Sweden, being the seat of the Archbishop of Uppsala, Archbishop of the Church of Sweden. Uppsala is home to Scandinavia's largest cathedral – Uppsala Cathedral, which was the frequent site of the coronation of the Swedish monarch until the late 19th century. Uppsala Castle, built by King Gustav I of Sweden, Gustav Vasa, served as one of the royal residences of the Swedish monarchs, and was expanded several times over its history, making Uppsala the secondary capital of Sweden during its Swedish Empire, greatest extent. Today, it serves as the residence of the Governor of Uppsala County ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ingmar Bergman
Ernst Ingmar Bergman (14 July 1918 – 30 July 2007) was a Swedish film and theatre director and screenwriter. Widely considered one of the greatest and most influential film directors of all time, his films have been described as "profoundly personal meditations into the myriad struggles facing the psyche and the soul". Among his most acclaimed works are ''The Seventh Seal'' (1957), ''Wild Strawberries (film), Wild Strawberries'' (1957), ''Persona (1966 film), Persona'' (1966) and ''Fanny and Alexander'' (1982), which were included in the The Sight and Sound Greatest Films of All Time 2012, 2012 edition of ''Sight & Sound'' Greatest Films of All Time. He was also ranked No. 8 on the magazine's 2002 "Greatest Directors of All Time" list. Other notable works include ''Sawdust and Tinsel'' (1953), ''A Lesson in Love (1954 film), A Lesson in Love'' (1954), ''Smiles of a Summer Night'' (1955), ''The Virgin Spring'' (1960), ''Through a Glass Darkly (film), Through a Glass Darkly' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smiles Of A Summer Night
''Smiles of a Summer Night'' () is a 1955 Swedish comedy film written and directed by Ingmar Bergman. It was shown at the 1956 Cannes Film Festival. In 2005, ''Time'' magazine ranked it as one of the 100 greatest films since 1923. The film's plot—which involves some couples who switch partners on a summer night—has been adapted many times, particularly as the theatrical musical '' A Little Night Music'' by Stephen Sondheim, Hugh Wheeler and Harold Prince, which opened on Broadway in 1973, and as Woody Allen's film '' A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy'' (1982). Plot The film takes place in Sweden around the turn of the twentieth century. Fredrik Egerman is a middle-aged lawyer married to a 19-year-old beauty, Anne. Their two-year marriage is still unconsummated, due to Anne's reluctance. Egerman has a son, Henrik, from his marriage to his late first wife. Henrik is in his early twenties and is studying to be a minister but is currently tormented by his love for his step- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wild Strawberries (film)
''Wild Strawberries'' is a 1957 Swedish drama film written and directed by Ingmar Bergman. The original Swedish title is ''Smultronstället'', which literally means "the wild strawberry patch" but idiomatically signifies a hidden gem of a place, often with personal or sentimental value, and not widely known. The cast includes Victor Sjöström in his final screen performance as an old man recalling his past, as well as Bergman regulars Bibi Andersson, Ingrid Thulin, and Gunnar Björnstrand. Max von Sydow and Gunnel Lindblom also appear in small roles. Bergman wrote the screenplay while hospitalized. Exploring philosophical themes such as introspection and human existence, ''Wild Strawberries'' received wide positive domestic reception upon release, and won the Golden Bear for Best Film at the 8th Berlin International Film Festival. It is often considered to be one of Bergman's best films, as well as one of the greatest films ever made. Plot Grouchy, stubborn, and egotist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Secrets Of Women (film)
''Secrets of Women'' (; also known as ''Waiting Women'') is a 1952 Swedish film directed by Ingmar Bergman. It was screened within the official selection of the Venice Film Festival in 1953. It is a drama about youthful relationships, told in flashbacks by a group of women. Since its release, ''Secrets of Women'', while not regarded as one of Bergman's strongest efforts, has nonetheless received positive reviews from film critics. Plot While waiting at a table for the arrival of their husbands who happen to be the Lobelius brothers, three women, Rakel, Karin, and Marta, begin talking and share secrets. Rakel's story Rakel is married to Eugen, and is having an affair with Kaj. One day, Kaj and Eugen return home from a shooting excursion. Rakel, professing to be disgusted by Kaj, reveals she has cheated on Eugen. Rakel tells Eugen she is not looking for his forgiveness; Eugen says he intends to expel Rakel from the house, with her possessions and an allowance. Rakel replies she i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Shadow (1953 Film)
''The Shadow'' (Swedish: ''Skuggan'') is a 1953 Swedish drama film directed by Kenne Fant and starring Georg Rydeberg, Eva Dahlbeck and Hugo Björne.Qvist & Von Bagh p.61 It was shot at the Kungsholmen Studios of Nordisk Tonefilm in Stockholm with location shooting at the Stockholm Public Library. The film's sets were designed by the art director Bibi Lindström. Cast * Georg Rydeberg as Erik Vender * Eva Dahlbeck as Vivianne * Pia Arnell as Eva * Björn Bjelfvenstam as Frigge Berggren * Hugo Björne as Publisher * Gunnar Sjöberg as Doctor * Olav Riégo as Librarian * Gull Natorp as Woman * Märta Arbin as Nurse Karin * Olle Hilding as Berggren * Per Sjöstrand as Press Photographer * Emmy Albiin as Older Woman with a Signed Book * Wiktor Andersson as Publishing Company Clerk * Per-Axel Arosenius as Journalist * Bertil Crone as Journalist * Sven Holmberg as Journalist * Hanny Schedin Hanny may refer to: First name: * Hanny Kellner (1892-?), Austrian diver wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dreams (1955 Film)
''Dreams'' () is a 1955 Swedish drama film directed by Ingmar Bergman. Plot Susanne is the owner of a model agency in Stockholm. Doris, her most popular model, has an argument with her fiancé, Palle, just before she goes with Susanne to Gothenburg to be photographed in a new collection. In Gothenburg Doris meets an aging Consul, who sees in her a striking resemblance to his wife, now in a mental hospital. The Consul gratifies Doris's desires for fine clothes and jewelry, and the two spend a strenuously exciting day together, until his daughter arrives and ruthlessly exposes her father's egotism. Susanne has meanwhile telephoned her ex-lover Henrik and arranged a rendezvous with him. Henrik reluctantly visits her. They make love and are planning to resume their relationship when his wife arrives. She proves conclusively that Henrik is a weakling. Disillusioned, Susanne returns with Doris to Stockholm, where Doris's fiancé waits. Cast * Eva Dahlbeck as Susanne * Harriet Ande ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Last Pair Out
''Last Pair Out'' (), is a 1956 Swedish drama film directed by Alf Sjöberg and written by Ingmar Bergman. It was entered into the 7th Berlin International Film Festival. Cast * Eva Dahlbeck as Susanna Dahlin * Harriet Andersson as Anita * Bibi Andersson as Kerstin * Björn Bjelfvenstam Björn Bjelfvenstam (born 19 February 1929) is a Swedish film actor. He was born in Uppsala, Sweden. Bjelfvenstam began his acting career in the theater in Uppsala. He studied first with the Axel Witzanskys theater school from 1949-1950. Later, ... as Bo Dahlin * Jarl Kulle as Dr. Farell * Olof Widgren as Hans Dahlin * Aino Taube as Kerstin's mother * Hugo Björne as Professor Jacobi * Jan-Olof Strandberg as Claes Berg * Märta Arbin as Grandmother * Jullan Kindahl as Alma References External links * 1956 films 1950s Swedish-language films Swedish black-and-white films 1956 drama films Films directed by Alf Sjöberg Films with screenplays by Ingmar Bergman 1950s Swe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rider In Blue
''Rider in Blue'' (Swedish: ''Ryttare i blått'') is a 1959 Swedish mystery thriller film directed by Arne Mattsson and starring Annalisa Ericson, Gunnel Broström and Bengt Brunskog.Krawc p.557 It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios in Stockholm and on location at Bromma Airport and Strömsholm Castle. The film's sets were designed by the art director Bibi Lindström. It was the third in a series of five films featuring the husband and wife detective duo John and Kajsa Hillman. It was followed in 1962 by '' The Lady in White'', the fourth film in the series. Cast * Annalisa Ericson as Kajsa Hillman * Gunnel Broström as Elly Weinestam * Bengt Brunskog as Douglas Weinestam * Gio Petré as Git Malmström * Björn Bjelfvenstam as Henrik Löwe * Mona Malm as Kerstin Renman * Erik Hell as Kurt Forsberg * Lena Granhagen as Sonja Svensson * Nils Hallberg as Freddy Sjöström * Karl-Arne Holmsten as John Hillman * Lauritz Falk as Axel Weber * Kotti Chave as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tre Kronor (TV Series)
''Tre kronor'' is a Sweden, Swedish soap opera that aired on TV4 (Sweden), TV4 during the period 1994–1999. The series took place in the fictional middle class suburb ''Mälarviken'', located in the vicinity of Stockholm. The exteriors were filmed in Sätra, a suburb of Stockholm, and the interiors were filmed in a studio in Kvarnholmen (Nacka), Kvarnholmen as well as in Kungens Kurva. TV4 started ''Tre kronor'' in 1994 to compete for the viewers of SVT series ''Rederiet''. Both shows aired in the same time slot and both had around 1-2 million viewers. The signature tune was written by Lasse Holm. The Spin-off (media), spin-off movie ''Reine & Mimmi i fjällen!'' was based on two of the characters; Reine and Mimmi. The series ended with the majority of the cast being unceremoniously killed off in a suicide bombing at the Tre Kronor restaurant, perpetrated by Sten Frisk. Two big cliffhangers in the series was when Hans Wästberg, played by Ulf Brunnberg, robbed the post office ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1929 Births
This year marked the end of a period known in American history as the Roaring Twenties after the Wall Street Crash of 1929 ushered in a worldwide Great Depression. In the Americas, an agreement was brokered to end the Cristero War, a Catholic Counter-revolutionary, counter-revolution in Mexico. The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, a British high court, ruled that Canadian women are persons in the ''Edwards v. Canada (Attorney General)'' case. The 1st Academy Awards for film were held in Los Angeles, while the Museum of Modern Art opened in New York City. The Peruvian Air Force was created. In Asia, the Republic of China (1912–1949), Republic of China and the Soviet Union engaged in a Sino-Soviet conflict (1929), minor conflict after the Chinese seized full control of the Manchurian Chinese Eastern Railway, which ended with a resumption of joint administration. In the Soviet Union, General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, General Secretary Joseph S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
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