A Dream Play
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Synopsis
A television adaptation of August Strindberg’s A Dream Play, the film follows Agnes, the daughter of the god Indra, as she descends to Earth to witness the conditions of human existence. Through a succession of loosely connected scenes, she encounters individuals from different walks of life, with events unfolding according to dream logic rather than linear narrative.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ingmar Bergman
- Screenplay & Story
- August Strindberg
- Original Score
- Sven-Erik Bäck
- Original Title
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- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Sveriges Radio-TV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ingmar Bergman
August Strindberg
Sven-Erik Bäck
Monica Barthelsson
Kåre Santesson
Department Leadership Roster
Monica Barthelsson
Editor
Maj-Lis Heinrich
Costume Design
Sune Wall
Costume Design
Ingmar Bergman
Director
August Strindberg
Writer
Kåre Santesson
Producer
Carl Cloffe
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Dream Play
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Dream Play about?
A television adaptation of August Strindberg’s A Dream Play, the film follows Agnes, the daughter of the god Indra, as she descends to Earth to witness the conditions of human existence. Through a succession of loosely connected scenes, she encounters individuals from different walks of life, with events unfolding according to dream logic rather than linear narrative.
Who directed A Dream Play?
A Dream Play was directed by Ingmar Bergman.
Who stars in A Dream Play?
The principal cast of A Dream Play includes Ingrid Thulin, Uno Henning, Allan Edwall, Olof Widgren, John Elfström.
When was A Dream Play released and how long is it?
A Dream Play was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for A Dream Play?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Dream Play was composed by Sven-Erik Bäck.