Amorosa
Synopsis
About the Swedish author Agnes Von Krusenstjerna during the period of her marriage to David Sprengel. In the hallucinatory opening sequence she is brought in a straitjacket by her husband and two psychiatric nurses through the Venice Carnival nocturnal antics to a mental hospital in the city. With her is a manuscript of her autobiography, which she calls "her child". The book is Agnes showdown with her family, and in flashbacks presented, Agnes progress from the author of innocent girls' books to serious and self-consuming novelist.
Top Cast
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Stina Ekblad
Agnes von Krusenstjerna
Erland Josephson
David Sprengel
Philip Zandén
Adolf von Krusenstjerna
Lena T. Hansson
Ava de Geer
Peter Schildt
Gerhard Odencrantz
Catherine de Seynes
Eva von Krusenstjerna
Olof Thunberg
Ernst von Krusenstjerna
Börje Ahlstedt
Joachin Rosenhjelm
Inga Gill
Miss Tollen
Gösta Krantz
Felix
Anita Björk
Arvida
Heinz Hopf
Doctor Iller
Anja Landgré
Magnhild
Mimi Pollak
Miss Rosenhjelm
Gunnel Broström
Evelina Hamilton
Lauritz Falk
Hugo Hamilton
Johan Rabaeus
Jan Guy Hamilton
Rico Rönnbäck
Edward von Krusenstjerna
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mai Zetterling
- Screenplay & Story
- Mai Zetterling
- Original Score
- Roger Wallis
- Original Title
- Amorosa
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Sandrews, SVT Drama, Svenska Filminstitutet
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mai Zetterling
Mai Zetterling
Roger Wallis
Rune Ericson, Mischa Gavrjusjov
Darek Hodor, Mai Zetterling
Bengt Forslund
Department Leadership Roster
Mai Zetterling
Director
Mai Zetterling
Writer
Gertie Lindgren
Costume Design
Kerstin Lokrantz
Costume Design
Jan Öqvist
Production Design
Darek Hodor
Editor
Mai Zetterling
Editor
Rune Ericson
Director of Photography
Mischa Gavrjusjov
Director of Photography
Roger Wallis
Original Music Composer
Bengt Forslund
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Amorosa.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Amorosa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Amorosa about?
About the Swedish author Agnes Von Krusenstjerna during the period of her marriage to David Sprengel. In the hallucinatory opening sequence she is brought in a straitjacket by her husband and two psychiatric nurses through the Venice Carnival nocturnal antics to a mental hospital in the city. With her is a manuscript of her autobiography, which she calls "her child". The book is Agnes showdown with her family, and in flashbacks presented, Agnes progress from the author of innocent girls' books to serious and self-consuming novelist.
Who directed Amorosa?
Amorosa was directed by Mai Zetterling.
Who stars in Amorosa?
The principal cast of Amorosa includes Stina Ekblad, Erland Josephson, Philip Zandén, Lena T. Hansson, Peter Schildt.
When was Amorosa released and how long is it?
Amorosa was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Amorosa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Amorosa was composed by Roger Wallis.