

Rabies
Rabies - scener ur människolivet
Synopsis
Structured as six interconnected episodes, Rabies depicts cruelty as a contagious force: each character, wounded or humiliated, passes that violence on to another. Filmed for Swedish television, Ingmar Bergman’s adaptation of Olle Hedberg’s morality play presents human behavior as a relentless chain of transferred suffering.
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- Director
- Ingmar Bergman
- Screenplay & Story
- Olle Hedberg
- Original Title
- Rabies - scener ur människolivet
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Sveriges Radio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ingmar Bergman
Olle Hedberg
Henrik Dyfverman
Department Leadership Roster
Ingmar Bergman
Director
Birgitta Morales
Production Design
Olle Hedberg
Writer
Henrik Dyfverman
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rabies
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rabies about?
Structured as six interconnected episodes, Rabies depicts cruelty as a contagious force: each character, wounded or humiliated, passes that violence on to another. Filmed for Swedish television, Ingmar Bergman’s adaptation of Olle Hedberg’s morality play presents human behavior as a relentless chain of transferred suffering.
Who directed Rabies?
Rabies was directed by Ingmar Bergman.
Who stars in Rabies?
The principal cast of Rabies includes Max von Sydow, Gunnel Lindblom, Åke Fridell, Bibi Andersson, Folke Sundquist.
When was Rabies released and how long is it?
Rabies was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
