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6.9 / 10(9 votes)IMDb197612mSweden

The Dance of the Damned Women

De fördömda kvinnornas dans

Synopsis

This short dance film presents four women moving within a narrow, enclosed room to music by Claudio Monteverdi. Conceived as a dance play rather than a ballet, the performers embody recurring female roles passed down across generations, including figures identified as damned souls, death, and a child compelled into the same patterns.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ingmar Bergman
Screenplay & Story
Ingmar Bergman
Original Title
De fördömda kvinnornas dans
Country of Origin
Sweden
Spoken Languages
Swedish
Runtime
12m
Production Studios
SVT, Cinematograph AB

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ingmar Bergman

Screenplay & Story

Ingmar Bergman

Director of Photography

Sven Nykvist

Film Editing

Siv Lundgren

Producers

Ingmar Bergman, Måns Reuterswärd

Department Leadership Roster

Ingmar Bergman

Ingmar Bergman

Director

Siv Lundgren

Editor

Anne Hagegård

Production Design

Maggie Strindberg

Costume Design

Ingmar Bergman

Ingmar Bergman

Producer

Ingmar Bergman

Ingmar Bergman

Writer

Måns Reuterswärd

Producer

Sven Nykvist

Sven Nykvist

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Dance of the Damned Women.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dance of the Damned Women

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Dance of the Damned Women about?

This short dance film presents four women moving within a narrow, enclosed room to music by Claudio Monteverdi. Conceived as a dance play rather than a ballet, the performers embody recurring female roles passed down across generations, including figures identified as damned souls, death, and a child compelled into the same patterns.

Who directed The Dance of the Damned Women?

The Dance of the Damned Women was directed by Ingmar Bergman.

Who stars in The Dance of the Damned Women?

The principal cast of The Dance of the Damned Women includes Helene Friberg, Nina Harte, Lena Wennergren, Lisbeth Zachrisson.

When was The Dance of the Damned Women released and how long is it?

The Dance of the Damned Women was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 12m.