The Best Intentions
Den goda viljan
Synopsis
In this film about Ingmar Bergman's parents, Henrik Bergman is studying for the priesthood and trying to make ends meet when he encounters the lovely, affluent Anna. Despite their social differences, Henrik and Anna fall in love, wed and move to the country. They lead a quiet life as Henrik works as a priest, but it isn't long before the simple people and plain surroundings make Anna long for a more lavish lifestyle, which causes marital stress.
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Samuel Fröler
Henrik Bergman
Pernilla August
Anna Bergman
Max von Sydow
Johan Åkerblom
Ghita Nørby
Karin Åkerblom
Lennart Hjulström
Nordenson
Mona Malm
Alma Bergman
Lena Endre
Frida Strandberg
Keve Hjelm
Fredrik Bergman
Björn Kjellman
Ernst Åkerblom
Börje Ahlstedt
Carl Åkerblom
Hans Alfredson
Gransjö
Lena T. Hansson
Magda Säll
Anita Björk
Victoria av Baden
Ernst Günther
Freddy Paulin
Marie Göranzon
Elin Nordenson
Björn Granath
Oscar Åkerblom
Gunilla Nyroos
Svea Åkerblom
Michael Segerström
Gustav Åkerblom
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 10, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bille August
- Screenplay & Story
- Ingmar Bergman
- Original Score
- Stefan Nilsson, Björn Linnman
- Original Title
- Den goda viljan
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Italy, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 3h 2m
- Production Studios
- SVT, DR, YLE, La Sept Cinéma, ZDF, NRK, RÚV, RAI, Film4 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bille August
Ingmar Bergman
Stefan Nilsson, Björn Linnman
Jörgen Persson
Janus Billeskov Jansen
Ingrid Dahlberg
Department Leadership Roster
Bille August
Director
Ingmar Bergman
Writer
Ingrid Dahlberg
Producer
Jörgen Persson
Director of Photography
Stefan Nilsson
Original Music Composer
Janus Billeskov Jansen
Editor
Björn Linnman
Original Music Composer
Anna Asp
Production Design
Ann-Mari Anttila
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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What is The Best Intentions about?
In this film about Ingmar Bergman's parents, Henrik Bergman is studying for the priesthood and trying to make ends meet when he encounters the lovely, affluent Anna. Despite their social differences, Henrik and Anna fall in love, wed and move to the country. They lead a quiet life as Henrik works as a priest, but it isn't long before the simple people and plain surroundings make Anna long for a more lavish lifestyle, which causes marital stress.
Who directed The Best Intentions?
The Best Intentions was directed by Bille August.
Who stars in The Best Intentions?
The principal cast of The Best Intentions includes Samuel Fröler, Pernilla August, Max von Sydow, Ghita Nørby, Lennart Hjulström.
When was The Best Intentions released and how long is it?
The Best Intentions was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 3h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for The Best Intentions?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Best Intentions was composed by Stefan Nilsson, Björn Linnman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Best Intentions?
The Best Intentions holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).