John Gabriel Borkman
Synopsis
John Gabriel Borkman, a former bank director, was imprisoned for fraud but believes he was wrongly convicted. He had invested clients' money in a major industrial venture but was reported by his friend Hinkel, who was in love with Borkman's former fiancée, Ella Rentheim. Borkman now lives on the first floor of the house, with his estranged wife, Gunhild, living on the ground floor. He occasionally receives visits from his friend Wilhelm Foldal, who supports Borkman's delusion that the bank will reinstate him. In his youth, Borkman betrayed his love for Ella by marrying her twin sister Gunhild to advance his career. After his conviction, Ella took care of their son Erhart and now wants him to live with her and take her name. Borkman agrees, but Gunhild refuses to let her sister take their son.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luca Ronconi
- Screenplay & Story
- Henrik Ibsen
- Original Title
- John Gabriel Borkman
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 50m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luca Ronconi
Henrik Ibsen
Department Leadership Roster
Luca Ronconi
Director
Henrik Ibsen
Writer
Vera Marzot
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What is John Gabriel Borkman about?
John Gabriel Borkman, a former bank director, was imprisoned for fraud but believes he was wrongly convicted. He had invested clients' money in a major industrial venture but was reported by his friend Hinkel, who was in love with Borkman's former fiancée, Ella Rentheim. Borkman now lives on the first floor of the house, with his estranged wife, Gunhild, living on the ground floor. He occasionally receives visits from his friend Wilhelm Foldal, who supports Borkman's delusion that the bank will reinstate him. In his youth, Borkman betrayed his love for Ella by marrying her twin sister Gunhild to advance his career. After his conviction, Ella took care of their son Erhart and now wants him to live with her and take her name. Borkman agrees, but Gunhild refuses to let her sister take their son.
Who directed John Gabriel Borkman?
John Gabriel Borkman was directed by Luca Ronconi.
Who stars in John Gabriel Borkman?
The principal cast of John Gabriel Borkman includes Omero Antonutti, Gianni Bonagura, Marisa Fabbri, Claudia Giannotti, Stefano Madia.
When was John Gabriel Borkman released and how long is it?
John Gabriel Borkman was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 2h 50m.