The Ghost Sonata
Spöksonaten
Synopsis
The Ghost Sonata relates the adventures of a young student, who idealizes the lives of the inhabitants of a stylish apartment building in Stockholm. He makes the acquaintance of the mysterious Jacob Hummel, who helps him to find his way into the apartment, only to find that it is a nest of betrayal and sickness. The world, the student learns, is hell and human beings must suffer to achieve salvation.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ingmar Bergman
- Screenplay & Story
- August Strindberg
- Original Score
- Béla Bartók
- Original Title
- Spöksonaten
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- SVT
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ingmar Bergman
August Strindberg
Béla Bartók
Torbjörn Ehrnvall, Tobias Ehrnwall, Leif Benjour
Torbjörn Ehrnvall
Sofi Lerström
Department Leadership Roster
Torbjörn Ehrnvall
Director of Photography
Anna Bergman
Costume Design
Tobias Ehrnwall
Director of Photography
Torbjörn Ehrnvall
Editor
Leif Benjour
Director of Photography
Ingmar Bergman
Director
Sofi Lerström
Producer
August Strindberg
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ghost Sonata
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What is The Ghost Sonata about?
The Ghost Sonata relates the adventures of a young student, who idealizes the lives of the inhabitants of a stylish apartment building in Stockholm. He makes the acquaintance of the mysterious Jacob Hummel, who helps him to find his way into the apartment, only to find that it is a nest of betrayal and sickness. The world, the student learns, is hell and human beings must suffer to achieve salvation.
Who directed The Ghost Sonata?
The Ghost Sonata was directed by Ingmar Bergman.
Who stars in The Ghost Sonata?
The principal cast of The Ghost Sonata includes Jan Malmsjö, Jonas Malmsjö, Elin Klinga, Gunnel Lindblom, Erland Josephson.
When was The Ghost Sonata released and how long is it?
The Ghost Sonata was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ghost Sonata?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ghost Sonata was composed by Béla Bartók.