The Ghost Sonata
Spöksonaten
“A Chamber Play by August Strindberg”
Synopsis
The Ghost Sonata relates the adventures of a young student, who idealizes the lives of the inhabitants of a stylish apartment building in Stockholm. He makes the acquaintance of the mysterious Jacob Hummel, who helps him to find his way into the apartment, only to find that it is a nest of betrayal and sickness. The world, the student learns, is hell and human beings must suffer to achieve salvation. The play centers on a family of strangers who meet for the sake of meeting. They exchange no dialogue, nor gestures, they simply sit and bask in their own misfortune.
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Allan Edwall
Gubben
Stefan Ekman
Studenten
Lilian Johansson
Mjölkflickan
Lars Lennartsson
Den döde
Inger Jalmert-Moritz
Den mörka damen
Gunnar Björnstrand
Översten
Ulla Sjöblom
Mumien
Marie Göranzon
Fröken
Anders Nyström
Den förnäme
Per Myrberg
Johansson
Sture Ericson
Bengtsson
Margit Andelius
Fästmön
Chris Wahlström
Kokerskan
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Johan Bergenstråhle
- Screenplay & Story
- August Strindberg
- Original Score
- Kåre Kolberg
- Original Title
- Spöksonaten
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Johan Bergenstråhle
August Strindberg
Kåre Kolberg
Department Leadership Roster
Karin Erskine
Costume Design
Kåre Kolberg
Original Music Composer
Bo Lindgren
Production Design
Johan Bergenstråhle
Director
August Strindberg
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ghost Sonata
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ghost Sonata about?
The Ghost Sonata relates the adventures of a young student, who idealizes the lives of the inhabitants of a stylish apartment building in Stockholm. He makes the acquaintance of the mysterious Jacob Hummel, who helps him to find his way into the apartment, only to find that it is a nest of betrayal and sickness. The world, the student learns, is hell and human beings must suffer to achieve salvation. The play centers on a family of strangers who meet for the sake of meeting. They exchange no dialogue, nor gestures, they simply sit and bask in their own misfortune.
Who directed The Ghost Sonata?
The Ghost Sonata was directed by Johan Bergenstråhle.
Who stars in The Ghost Sonata?
The principal cast of The Ghost Sonata includes Allan Edwall, Stefan Ekman, Lilian Johansson, Lars Lennartsson, Inger Jalmert-Moritz.
When was The Ghost Sonata released and how long is it?
The Ghost Sonata was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ghost Sonata?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ghost Sonata was composed by Kåre Kolberg.