France / May 03, 1964 / Cannes Film Festival
1h 37min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
In 1936, aspiring writer Anders, along with his friend Sixten, is desperate to escape his working-class upbringing. Anders' father is an unemployed alcoholic and his mother slaves away at a laundry to support the family. A ray of hope comes Anders' way when he finishes his first novel and submits it to a publisher. But after his girlfriend gets pregnant, his future dims before his eyes once more.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Louise Gustafsson | Anders' girlfriend in the gazebo |
| Fritiof Nilsson Piraten | the writer in the waiting room |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Kvarteret Korpen |
| Original language | svenska (SV) |
| Spoken languages | svenska |
| Production countries | Sweden |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Europa Film |
| Release date | 25 dicembre 1963 |
| Production | Waldemar Bergendahl |
| Writer | Bo Widerberg |
| Editing | Wic Kjellin |
| Cinematography | Jan Lindeström, Gunnar Lingby, Bruno Rådström |
| Assistant directors | Bo Widerberg, Kerstin Berg |
| Camera operators | Bruno Rådström, Jan Lindeström, Gunnar Lingby |
| Additional photography | Jan Lindeström, Gunnar Lingby, Bruno Rådström |
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| Production design | Einar Nettelbladt |
| Art direction | Einar Nettelbladt |
| Set decoration | Einar Nettelbladt |
| Music | Giuseppe Torelli, Henning Elvegård, Sven Fahlén |
| Sound | Giuseppe Torelli, Henning Elvegård, Sven Fahlén |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
Sweden / Dec 25, 1963
United States / May 21, 1970 / US Premiere
France / Oct 18, 1973
TV
Germany / Sep 05, 1967 / FRG
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