

Interlude
I dödens väntrum
Synopsis
The Swedish doctor of literature Vilhelm Canitz arrives in Lugano in Switzerland, close to Italy, for a few weeks stay at a medical clinic. Canitz considers himself to be quite healthy and the stay as an extended vacation. He meets a number of patients at the clinic suffering from terminal illnesses, including Vellamo Toivonen (Lindfors). The patients deal with the fact that they will not leave the clinic alive in different ways; with self-destruction, denial or imprudence.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Hasse Ekman
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Ljungquist, Hasse Ekman, Sven Stolpe
- Original Score
- Lille Bror Söderlundh
- Original Title
- I dödens väntrum
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German, Italian, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Terrafilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hasse Ekman
Walter Ljungquist, Hasse Ekman, Sven Stolpe
Lille Bror Söderlundh
Hilding Bladh
Lennart Wallén
Lorens Marmstedt, Hasse Ekman
Department Leadership Roster
Hasse Ekman
Director
Walter Ljungquist
Writer
Hasse Ekman
Writer
Lorens Marmstedt
Producer
Hasse Ekman
Producer
Hilding Bladh
Director of Photography
Bibi Lindström
Production Design
Lennart Wallén
Editor
Lille Bror Söderlundh
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Interlude.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Interlude
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Interlude about?
The Swedish doctor of literature Vilhelm Canitz arrives in Lugano in Switzerland, close to Italy, for a few weeks stay at a medical clinic. Canitz considers himself to be quite healthy and the stay as an extended vacation. He meets a number of patients at the clinic suffering from terminal illnesses, including Vellamo Toivonen (Lindfors). The patients deal with the fact that they will not leave the clinic alive in different ways; with self-destruction, denial or imprudence.
Who directed Interlude?
Interlude was directed by Hasse Ekman.
Who stars in Interlude?
The principal cast of Interlude includes Viveca Lindfors, Hasse Ekman, Erik 'Bullen' Berglund, Stig Järrel, Bengt Ekerot.
When was Interlude released and how long is it?
Interlude was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Interlude?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Interlude was composed by Lille Bror Söderlundh.
Is Interlude based on a book or true story?
Interlude is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sven Stolpe".




















