Zorn
Synopsis
Swedish painter Anders Zorn gained notoriety for his nudes. His works are currently worth millions. The film is set in the time when Zorn, already respected for his art, was commissioned to paint a portrait of the Swedish king. Though an excellent painter, Zorn's personal life is dreadful. A boozer and a womanizer who frequently cheats on his wife, Zorn constantly seeks approval for his art. When he travels to the U.S. for a tour he meets Emilie Bartlett the wife of sculptor Paul W. Bartlett with whom he begins a sporadic affair. After Paul commits suicide, Zorn and Emilie move to Sweden. Zorn disregards his wife's feelings and openly displays his affections for Emilie.
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Gunnar Hellström
Anders Zorn
Linda Kozlowski
Emilie Bartlett
Liv Ullmann
Emma Zorn
Jarl Kulle
Oscar II
Stig Grybe
Albert Engström
Rikard Wolff
Isaac Grünewald
Ulf Eklund
Prins Eugen
Birgitte Söndergaard
Beda
Sten Ljunggren
Richard Bergh
Mathias Henrikson
Eugéne Jansson
Yvonne Lombard
Mrs. Gardner
Justine Kirk
Pearl Pierce
Bo Brundin
President Taft
Meta Velander
Kari
Pierre Nyblom
Michael Mansson
French porter
Bente Danielsson
Anna
Kristina Törnqvist
Ols-Maria
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gunnar Hellström
- Screenplay & Story
- Gunnar Hellström, Lasse Helgesson
- Original Score
- Hans Arnbom
- Original Title
- Zorn
- Country of Origin
- Finland, Sweden, Norway
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Swedish
- Runtime
- 2h 46m
- Production Studios
- SVT Drama, Artistfilm, Nordiska TV-Samarbetsfonden, RÚV, Finlands Svenska Television, Nordisk Film & TV Fond
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gunnar Hellström
Gunnar Hellström, Lasse Helgesson
Hans Arnbom
Jörgen Persson
Department Leadership Roster
Gunnar Hellström
Director
Gunnar Hellström
Writer
Lasse Helgesson
Writer
Jörgen Persson
Director of Photography
Hans Arnbom
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Zorn.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zorn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Zorn about?
Swedish painter Anders Zorn gained notoriety for his nudes. His works are currently worth millions. The film is set in the time when Zorn, already respected for his art, was commissioned to paint a portrait of the Swedish king. Though an excellent painter, Zorn's personal life is dreadful. A boozer and a womanizer who frequently cheats on his wife, Zorn constantly seeks approval for his art. When he travels to the U.S. for a tour he meets Emilie Bartlett the wife of sculptor Paul W. Bartlett with whom he begins a sporadic affair. After Paul commits suicide, Zorn and Emilie move to Sweden. Zorn disregards his wife's feelings and openly displays his affections for Emilie.
Who directed Zorn?
Zorn was directed by Gunnar Hellström.
Who stars in Zorn?
The principal cast of Zorn includes Gunnar Hellström, Linda Kozlowski, Liv Ullmann, Jarl Kulle, Stig Grybe.
When was Zorn released and how long is it?
Zorn was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 2h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Zorn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Zorn was composed by Hans Arnbom.