The Women on the Roof
Kvinnorna på taket
Synopsis
An innocent and beautiful girl, Linnea rents an apartment in Stockholm just before WWI. As she works for an old man who owns a photography studio she meets Anna, a photographer with whom she develops a complex friendship. Anna’s circus-performer boyfriend and European politics complicate Linnea’s routine.
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Amanda Ooms
Linnea
Helena Bergström
Anna
Stellan Skarsgård
Willy
Percy Brandt
Fischer
Lars Ori Bäckström
Holger
Katarina Olsson
Gerda
Leif Andrée
Oskar
Stig Ossian Ericson
Vicar
Johan Bergenstråhle
Photographer Halling
Ulla Sallert
Annmari Kastrup
Efva Lilja
Kjell Westling
Musician
Bernt Östman
Newspaper Agent
Annika Fehling
Björn Schüldt
Rakel Vinka
Release History & Theatrical Window
Febio Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 31, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carl-Gustav Nykvist
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl-Gustav Nykvist, Lasse Summanen
- Original Score
- Håkan Möller
- Original Title
- Kvinnorna på taket
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- SVT Drama, Channel One, Filmhuset
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carl-Gustav Nykvist
Carl-Gustav Nykvist, Lasse Summanen
Håkan Möller
Jörgen Persson, Ulf Brantås
Lasse Summanen
Waldemar Bergendahl, Henrik von Sydow, Katinka Faragó
Department Leadership Roster
Inger Pehrsson
Costume Design
Lasse Summanen
Editor
Jörgen Persson
Director of Photography
Katinka Faragó
Producer
Håkan Möller
Original Music Composer
Ulf Brantås
Director of Photography
Carl-Gustav Nykvist
Writer
Carl-Gustav Nykvist
Director
Birgitta Brensén
Production Design
Lasse Summanen
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Women on the Roof.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Women on the Roof
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Women on the Roof about?
An innocent and beautiful girl, Linnea rents an apartment in Stockholm just before WWI. As she works for an old man who owns a photography studio she meets Anna, a photographer with whom she develops a complex friendship. Anna’s circus-performer boyfriend and European politics complicate Linnea’s routine.
Who directed The Women on the Roof?
The Women on the Roof was directed by Carl-Gustav Nykvist.
Who stars in The Women on the Roof?
The principal cast of The Women on the Roof includes Amanda Ooms, Helena Bergström, Stellan Skarsgård, Percy Brandt, Lars Ori Bäckström.
When was The Women on the Roof released and how long is it?
The Women on the Roof was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Women on the Roof?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Women on the Roof was composed by Håkan Möller.