Three Dances
Tre danser
Synopsis
About two key pioneers of Swedish dance in the 1900s: Birgit Åkesson and Birgit Cullberg. Both were born in 1908 and became choreographers who made a big impression in the international dance history. Birgit Åkesson, in the serious "Fertility" directed by Alf Sjoberg, debuted in 1934 in Paris. She was co-designed the European avant-garde modern dance language, and created in the 1950s and 1960s, legendary works for the Stockholm Opera together with others including composer Karl-Birger Blomdahl and Erik Lindegren as librettist. Birgit Cullberg gives a much more relaxed and humorous impressions in "Antonius & Cleopatra", directed by Gerd Osten. Cullberg got her big break as a choreographer a few years in "Miss Julie" in 1950. After spending some time abroad Birgit Cullberg returned to Sweden and formed in 1967 the Cullberg Ballet, which she led until 1985. Topsy Håkansson, who performs the role as the gypsy.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerd Osten, Alf Sjöberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Topsy Håkansson, Birgit Cullberg, Birgit Åkesson
- Original Score
- Karl-Birger Blomdahl
- Original Title
- Tre danser
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Filmo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerd Osten, Alf Sjöberg
Topsy Håkansson, Birgit Cullberg, Birgit Åkesson
Karl-Birger Blomdahl
Department Leadership Roster
Gerd Osten
Director
Alf Sjöberg
Director
Topsy Håkansson
Writer
Birgit Cullberg
Writer
Birgit Åkesson
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Dances
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Three Dances about?
About two key pioneers of Swedish dance in the 1900s: Birgit Åkesson and Birgit Cullberg. Both were born in 1908 and became choreographers who made a big impression in the international dance history. Birgit Åkesson, in the serious "Fertility" directed by Alf Sjoberg, debuted in 1934 in Paris. She was co-designed the European avant-garde modern dance language, and created in the 1950s and 1960s, legendary works for the Stockholm Opera together with others including composer Karl-Birger Blomdahl and Erik Lindegren as librettist. Birgit Cullberg gives a much more relaxed and humorous impressions in "Antonius & Cleopatra", directed by Gerd Osten. Cullberg got her big break as a choreographer a few years in "Miss Julie" in 1950. After spending some time abroad Birgit Cullberg returned to Sweden and formed in 1967 the Cullberg Ballet, which she led until 1985. Topsy Håkansson, who performs the role as the gypsy.
Who directed Three Dances?
Three Dances was directed by Gerd Osten, Alf Sjöberg.
Who stars in Three Dances?
The principal cast of Three Dances includes Birgit Cullberg, Topsy Håkansson, Julius Mengarelli, Birgit Åkesson.
When was Three Dances released and how long is it?
Three Dances was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Three Dances?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Three Dances was composed by Karl-Birger Blomdahl.