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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'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 ''Last Pair Out'' ( sv, Sista paret ut), 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 Ander ...'' (1956) * '' Wild Strawberries'' (1957) * '' Rider in Blue'' (1959) * ''Av hjärtans lus ...
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Uppsala
Uppsala (, or all ending in , ; archaically spelled ''Upsala'') is the county seat 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 Gover ...
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Ingmar Bergman
Ernst Ingmar Bergman (14 July 1918 – 30 July 2007) was a Swedish film director, screenwriter, producer and playwright. Widely considered one of the greatest and most influential filmmakers of all time, his films are known as "profoundly personal meditations into the myriad struggles facing the psyche and the soul." Some of his most acclaimed work includes ''The Seventh Seal'' (1957), '' Wild Strawberries'' (1957), '' The Virgin Spring'' (1960), '' Through a Glass Darkly'' (1961), '' Persona'' (1966), and '' Fanny and Alexander'' (1982). Bergman directed more than 60 films and documentaries for cinematic release and for television screenings, most of which he also wrote. His theatrical career continued in parallel and included periods as Leading Director of the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm and of the Residenztheater in Munich. He directed more than 170 plays. He forged a creative partnership with his cinematographers Gunnar Fischer and Sven Nykvist. Among his com ...
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Smiles Of A Summer Night
''Smiles of a Summer Night'' ( sv, Sommarnattens leende) 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 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. Fredrik 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 ...
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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 also appears in a small role. 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 arguably Bergman's greatest and most moving film and one of the greatest films ever made. Plot Grouchy, stubborn, and egotistical Profess ...
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Secrets Of Women (film)
''Secrets of Women'' ( sv, Kvinnors väntan; also known as ''Waiting Women'') is a 1952 Swedish film directed by Ingmar Bergman. It was screened within the official selection of Venice Film Festival (1953). It is a drama about young 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 tells of her marriage with Eugen, and her simultaneous affair with Kaj. One day, Kaj and Eugen returned home from a shooting excursion. Rakel, professing to be disgusted by Kaj, revealed they have cheated on Eugen. Rakel told Eugen she was not looking for his forgiveness; Eugen said he intended to expel Rakel from the house, with her possessions and an allowance. ...
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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 as Woman at the Library * Rune Stylander as Journalist * Chris Wahlst ...
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Dreams (1955 Film)
''Dreams'' ( sv, Kvinnodröm) 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 ...
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Last Pair Out
''Last Pair Out'' ( sv, Sista paret ut), 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 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 Jan-Olof Strandberg (9 September 1926 – 2 May 2020) was a Swedish stage and film actor. He appeared in 45 films since 1947. On stage one of his most famous parts was as Vladimir in Samuel Beckett's '' Waiting for Godot'', at Sweden's Royal Dr ... 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 Bergm ...
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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 team John and Kajsa Hillman. It was followed by '' The Lady in White'' in 1962. 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 Sune Öhrgren * Tommy Nilson as And ...
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1929 Births
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