The Eighth Day
Den Åttonde dagen
“A Young Swedish Movie Event -The First Love”
Synopsis
Children as real human individuals with the difficulties this involves. Anna and Peiter are 11 years old. Peiter's parents are divorced. Only for one week a year does he live with his father, on the same island as Anna. The children have been friends for years. But this year (because of beginning puberty?) they have difficulty in getting in real touch. Day after day they fail. - Outside a café Peiter boasts that he can do everything. Anna tells him to fetch the thing she is thinking of. He goes inside, asks a guest to rise and brings his chair to Anna. This was indeed the right thing, and this chair will re-appear in other scenes. Another day Peiter boasts that he is not afraid of being locked up in a desolate tower for a few hours. Anna closes the lock on the outside. But her parents prevent her from going out again and Peiter remained alone in the tower for the entire night. -Finally all seven days have gone and the gap that prevented full contact is still not closed.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 28, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anders Grönros
- Screenplay & Story
- Anders Grönros, Rose Lagercrantz
- Original Title
- Den Åttonde dagen
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- SF Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anders Grönros
Anders Grönros, Rose Lagercrantz
Department Leadership Roster
Anders Grönros
Director
Anders Grönros
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Eighth Day
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What is The Eighth Day about?
Children as real human individuals with the difficulties this involves. Anna and Peiter are 11 years old. Peiter's parents are divorced. Only for one week a year does he live with his father, on the same island as Anna. The children have been friends for years. But this year (because of beginning puberty?) they have difficulty in getting in real touch. Day after day they fail. - Outside a café Peiter boasts that he can do everything. Anna tells him to fetch the thing she is thinking of. He goes inside, asks a guest to rise and brings his chair to Anna. This was indeed the right thing, and this chair will re-appear in other scenes. Another day Peiter boasts that he is not afraid of being locked up in a desolate tower for a few hours. Anna closes the lock on the outside. But her parents prevent her from going out again and Peiter remained alone in the tower for the entire night. -Finally all seven days have gone and the gap that prevented full contact is still not closed.
Who directed The Eighth Day?
The Eighth Day was directed by Anders Grönros.
Who stars in The Eighth Day?
The principal cast of The Eighth Day includes Susanna Rådö, Benny Fehér, Mimmo Wåhlander, Lars Amble, Sten Johan Hedman.
When was The Eighth Day released and how long is it?
The Eighth Day was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Is The Eighth Day based on a book or true story?
The Eighth Day is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rose Lagercrantz".