Brink of Life
Nära livet
Synopsis
This intimate chamber drama, set in a maternity ward, follows the emotional crises of three women as they grapple with motherhood.
Top Cast
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Eva Dahlbeck
Stina Andersson
Ingrid Thulin
Cecilia Ellius
Bibi Andersson
Hjördis Pettersson
Barbro Hiort af Ornäs
Nurse Brita
Erland Josephson
Anders Ellius
Max von Sydow
Harry Andersson
Gunnar Sjöberg
Dr. Nordlander
Ann-Marie Gyllenspetz
Counsellor Gran
Inga Landgré
Greta Ellius
Kristina Adolphson
Nurse (uncredited)
Bengt Blomgren
Injured Child's Father (uncredited)
Monica Ekberg
Hjördis' Friend (uncredited)
Maud Elfsiö
Maud (uncredited)
Inga Gill
Mother (uncredited)
Gun Jönsson
Night Nurse (uncredited)
Sissi Kaiser
Mari (uncredited)
Margaretha Krook
Dr. Larsson (uncredited)
Lars Lind
Dr. Thylenius (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 7, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 4, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ingmar Bergman
- Screenplay & Story
- Ulla Isaksson
- Original Title
- Nära livet
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Nordisk Tonefilm, Inter-American Productions, Jerome Balsam Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ingmar Bergman
Ulla Isaksson, Ingmar Bergman
Max Wilén
Carl-Olov Skeppstedt
Gösta Hammarbäck
Department Leadership Roster
Ingmar Bergman
Director
Max Wilén
Director of Photography
Ulla Isaksson
Screenplay
Bertha Sånnell
Costume Design
Ingmar Bergman
Writer
Carl-Olov Skeppstedt
Editor
Bibi Lindström
Production Design
Gösta Hammarbäck
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brink of Life
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What is Brink of Life about?
This intimate chamber drama, set in a maternity ward, follows the emotional crises of three women as they grapple with motherhood.
Who directed Brink of Life?
Brink of Life was directed by Ingmar Bergman.
Who stars in Brink of Life?
The principal cast of Brink of Life includes Eva Dahlbeck, Ingrid Thulin, Bibi Andersson, Barbro Hiort af Ornäs, Erland Josephson.
When was Brink of Life released and how long is it?
Brink of Life was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.