A Matter of Life and Death
På liv och död
Synopsis
"Life and Death" - A female reporter intended to go on a reporting trip about childbirth to Japan, declines the offer. Instead, she visits a maternity hospital in Sweden. She meets a doctor, who she has been in love for 15 years.
Top Cast
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Lena Olin
Nadja Melander
Måns Westfelt
Olle
Krister Henriksson
Frej
Ewa Fröling
Kristina
Tintin Anderzon
Maria
Mimi Pollak
Rickos Mormorsmor
Arja Saijonmaa
Sångerska
Helge Skoog
Poliskommissarie
Lilian Johansson
Anna von Rosen
Tove
Cecilia Walton
Ingrid
Sara Key
Marta
Svante Grundberg
Leif
Lilga Kovanko
Lasse Pöysti
Pedro Hietanen
Bengt C.W. Carlsson
Ann Zacharias
Young doctor
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marianne Ahrne
- Screenplay & Story
- Marianne Ahrne, Bertrand Hurault
- Original Title
- På liv och död
- Country of Origin
- France, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- SVT Drama, Filmfotograferna
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marianne Ahrne
Marianne Ahrne, Bertrand Hurault
Marianne Ahrne
Department Leadership Roster
Marianne Ahrne
Director
Marianne Ahrne
Writer
Bertrand Hurault
Writer
Marianne Ahrne
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Matter of Life and Death
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What is A Matter of Life and Death about?
"Life and Death" - A female reporter intended to go on a reporting trip about childbirth to Japan, declines the offer. Instead, she visits a maternity hospital in Sweden. She meets a doctor, who she has been in love for 15 years.
Who directed A Matter of Life and Death?
A Matter of Life and Death was directed by Marianne Ahrne.
Who stars in A Matter of Life and Death?
The principal cast of A Matter of Life and Death includes Lena Olin, Måns Westfelt, Krister Henriksson, Ewa Fröling, Tintin Anderzon.
When was A Matter of Life and Death released and how long is it?
A Matter of Life and Death was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.