France / May 24, 1992 / U
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
In this film about Ingmar Bergman's parents, Henrik Bergman is studying for the priesthood and trying to make ends meet when he encounters the lovely, affluent Anna. Despite their social differences, Henrik and Anna fall in love, wed and move to the country. They lead a quiet life as Henrik works as a priest, but it isn't long before the simple people and plain surroundings make Anna long for a more lavish lifestyle, which causes marital stress.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Keve Hjelm | Fredrik Bergman |
| Björn Kjellman | Ernst Åkerblom |
| Börje Ahlstedt | Carl Åkerblom |
| Hans Alfredson | Gransjö |
| Lena T. Hansson | Magda Säll |
| Anita Björk | Victoria av Baden |
| Ernst Günther | Freddy Paulin |
| Marie Göranzon | Elin Nordenson |
| Björn Granath | Oscar Åkerblom |
| Gunilla Nyroos | Svea Åkerblom |
| Michael Segerström | Gustav Åkerblom |
| Inga Landgré | Magna Flink |
| Emy Storm | Tekla Kronström |
| Marie Richardson | Märta Werkelin |
| Lena Brogren | Lisen |
| Tomas Bolme | Jansson |
| Inga Ålenius | Alva Nykvist |
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| Barbro Kollberg | Gertrud Tallrot |
| Björn Gustafson | Jesper Jakobsson |
| Eva Gröndahl | Martha Åkerblom |
| Gösta Prüzelius | länsman |
| Bertil Norström | pastor primarius |
| Margaretha Krook | Blenda Bergman |
| Sif Ruud | Beda Bergman |
| Irma Christenson | Ebba Bergman |
| Sara Sommerfeld | tvillingbarn #1 |
| Sten Ljunggren | Svante |
| Tord Peterson | kusk |
| Kåre Santesson | Måns Lagergren |
| Inga-Lill Ellung | Mejan |
| Åke Lagergren | Kammarherre |
| Maja Sommerfeld | tvillingbarn #2 |
| Gustaf Hammarsten | Torsten Bolin |
| Elias Ringquist | Petrus Farg |
Genres
DramaRomance
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Den goda viljan |
| Original language | svenska (SV) |
| Spoken languages | svenska |
| Production countries | Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | SVT, DR, YLE, La Sept Cinéma, ZDF, NRK, RÚV, RAI, Channel Four Films |
| Release date | 24 maggio 1992 |
| Production | Ingrid Dahlberg |
| Writer | Ingmar Bergman |
| Editing | Janus Billeskov Jansen |
| Cinematography | Jörgen Persson |
| Assistant directors | Stefan Baron, Bille August |
| Camera operators | Jörgen Persson |
| Additional photography | Jörgen Persson |
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| Production design | Anna Asp, Anna-Lena Hansen |
| Art direction | Anna Asp, Anna-Lena Hansen |
| Set decoration | Anna-Lena Hansen, Anna Asp |
| Music | Stefan Nilsson, Björn Linnman, Stefan Ljungberg, John Ljungberg, Lennart Gentzel, Owe Svensson, Lasse Ulander, Ulf Darin |
| Sound | Stefan Nilsson, Stefan Ljungberg, Björn Linnman, John Ljungberg, Lennart Gentzel, Owe Svensson, Lasse Ulander, Ulf Darin |
| Costume design | Ann-Mari Anttila, Kjell Gustavsson, Monica Kilpiö, Catherine Ström |
| Makeup | Kjell Gustavsson, Monica Kilpiö, Catherine Ström, Ann-Mari Anttila |
| Hairstyling | Kjell Gustavsson, Ann-Mari Anttila, Monica Kilpiö, Catherine Ström |
Release dates
Theatrical release
United States / Jul 10, 1992
Netherlands / Sep 17, 1992
Sweden / Oct 02, 1992
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