A Song for Martin
En sång för Martin
Synopsis
Martin, conductor of a symphonic orchestra, meet Barbara, violine player and they start a relationship. Five years later Martin starts to develop loss of memory and becomes more and more confused. Finally he is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and Barbara tries to help as much as possible although Martin is often angry and violent towards her.
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Sven Wollter
Martin
Viveka Seldahl
Barbara
Reine Brynolfsson
Biederman
Linda Källgren
Karin
Lisa Werlinder
Elisabeth
Peter Engman
Philip
Kristina Törnqvist
Dr Gehrlich
Jonas Falk
Martin's doctor
Dag Malmberg
Henrik
Jonna Ekdahl
Sara
Klas Ahlstedt
Lo Wahl
Alba August
Asta Kamma August
Hanna Dorsin
Anna Eidem
Maria Fahl Vikander
Folke Larsson
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 28, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bille August
- Screenplay & Story
- Bille August, Ulla Isaksson
- Original Score
- Stefan Nilsson
- Original Title
- En sång för Martin
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- SVT Drama
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bille August
Bille August, Ulla Isaksson
Stefan Nilsson
Jörgen Persson
Janus Billeskov Jansen
Bille August, Lars Kolvig, Michael Lundberg, Michael Obel
Department Leadership Roster
Jörgen Persson
Director of Photography
Bille August
Director
Stefan Nilsson
Original Music Composer
Bille August
Writer
Anna Asp
Production Design
Janus Billeskov Jansen
Editor
Katarina Kvist
Costume Design
Bille August
Producer
Lars Kolvig
Producer
Michael Lundberg
Producer
Michael Obel
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Song for Martin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Song for Martin about?
Martin, conductor of a symphonic orchestra, meet Barbara, violine player and they start a relationship. Five years later Martin starts to develop loss of memory and becomes more and more confused. Finally he is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and Barbara tries to help as much as possible although Martin is often angry and violent towards her.
Who directed A Song for Martin?
A Song for Martin was directed by Bille August.
Who stars in A Song for Martin?
The principal cast of A Song for Martin includes Sven Wollter, Viveka Seldahl, Reine Brynolfsson, Linda Källgren, Lisa Werlinder.
When was A Song for Martin released and how long is it?
A Song for Martin was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for A Song for Martin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Song for Martin was composed by Stefan Nilsson.
Is A Song for Martin based on a book or true story?
A Song for Martin is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ulla Isaksson".