Brother Carl
Bröder Carl
Synopsis
Two women, Karen (theatre director) and Lena, visit an island, a Swedish resort, where Lena's ex-husband, Martin (choreographer), lives in comparative seclusion with a mentally disturbed ballet dancer named Carl. Carl is brother by guilt rather than blood, for Martin is somehow responsible for his breakdown.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Susan Sontag
- Screenplay & Story
- Susan Sontag
- Original Score
- Torbjörn Lundquist
- Original Title
- Bröder Carl
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Sandrew Metronome Filmdistribution, Svenska Filminstitutet
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Susan Sontag
Susan Sontag
Torbjörn Lundquist
Rune Ericson
Lars Hagström
Göran Lindgren
Department Leadership Roster
Susan Sontag
Director
Torbjörn Lundquist
Original Music Composer
Rune Ericson
Director of Photography
Inger Pehrsson
Costume Design
Göran Lindgren
Producer
Susan Sontag
Writer
Lars Hagström
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brother Carl
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What is Brother Carl about?
Two women, Karen (theatre director) and Lena, visit an island, a Swedish resort, where Lena's ex-husband, Martin (choreographer), lives in comparative seclusion with a mentally disturbed ballet dancer named Carl. Carl is brother by guilt rather than blood, for Martin is somehow responsible for his breakdown.
Who directed Brother Carl?
Brother Carl was directed by Susan Sontag.
Who stars in Brother Carl?
The principal cast of Brother Carl includes Geneviève Page, Gunnel Lindblom, Keve Hjelm, Laurent Terzieff, Torsten Wahlund.
When was Brother Carl released and how long is it?
Brother Carl was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Brother Carl?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Brother Carl was composed by Torbjörn Lundquist.