Sofie
Synopsis
Liv Ulmann's directorial debut also had her co-authoring the screenplay (with poet Peter Poulsen) as based on a Henri Nathansen's 1932 novel about an affluent late 19th century Jewish merchant family in Copenhagen. Ulmann focuses on strong-willed daughter Sofie's progress through life: a love affair with a gentile painter, an arranged marriage , childbirth and ever more fateful challenges.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Karen-Lise Mynster
Sofie
Ghita Nørby
Frederikke
Erland Josephson
Sofie's Father
Jesper Christensen
Hojby
Torben Zeller
Jonas
Henning Moritzen
Frederick Philipson
Stig Hoffmeyer
Gottlieb
Kirsten Rolffes
Jonas' Mother
Lotte Hermann
Aunt Pulle
Elin Reimer
Elna Brodthagen
Kasper Barfoed
Jacob Allon
David Naym
Jonas Oddermose
Peter Hesse Overgaard
Sanne Grangaard
Peter Schrøder
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Liv Ullmann
- Screenplay & Story
- Liv Ullmann, Peter Poulsen, Henri Nathansen
- Original Title
- Sofie
- Country of Origin
- Sweden, Denmark, Norway
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- 2h 32m
- Production Studios
- Det Danske Filminstitut, Nordisk Film Denmark, Norsk Film, SF Studios, Svenska Filminstitutet, Nordisk Film & TV Fond
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Liv Ullmann
Liv Ullmann, Peter Poulsen, Henri Nathansen
Jörgen Persson
Grete Møldrup
Lars Kolvig
Department Leadership Roster
Liv Ullmann
Director
Liv Ullmann
Writer
Peter Poulsen
Writer
Jörgen Persson
Director of Photography
Jette Termann
Costume Design
Peter Høimark
Production Design
Lars Kolvig
Producer
Grete Møldrup
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sofie.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Sofie.
list5
MovieLens[20K:30K]
Similar Titles to Sofie
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
5.2
7.4
6.3
4.8
7.3
6.8
7.7
2.0
7.3
6.2
7.2
6.7
1.0
5.0
7.3
5.1
More Like Sofie
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sofie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sofie about?
Liv Ulmann's directorial debut also had her co-authoring the screenplay (with poet Peter Poulsen) as based on a Henri Nathansen's 1932 novel about an affluent late 19th century Jewish merchant family in Copenhagen. Ulmann focuses on strong-willed daughter Sofie's progress through life: a love affair with a gentile painter, an arranged marriage , childbirth and ever more fateful challenges.
Who directed Sofie?
Sofie was directed by Liv Ullmann.
Who stars in Sofie?
The principal cast of Sofie includes Karen-Lise Mynster, Ghita Nørby, Erland Josephson, Jesper Christensen, Torben Zeller.
When was Sofie released and how long is it?
Sofie was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 2h 32m.
Is Sofie based on a book or true story?
Sofie is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Henri Nathansen".