Wild Strawberries
Smultronstället
Synopsis
Crotchety retired doctor Isak Borg travels from Stockholm to Lund, Sweden, with his unhappy daughter-in-law, Marianne, in order to receive an honorary degree from his alma mater. Along the way, they encounter a series of hitchhikers, each of whom causes the elderly doctor to muse upon the pleasures and failures of his own life. These include the vivacious young Sara, a dead ringer for the doctor's own first love.
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Three Reasons: Wild StrawberriesOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-06-24
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Victor Sjöström
Professor Isak Borg
Bibi Andersson
Sara
Ingrid Thulin
Marianne
Gunnar Björnstrand
Evald
Jullan Kindahl
Agda
Folke Sundquist
Anders
Björn Bjelfvenstam
Viktor
Naima Wifstrand
Isak's Mother
Gunnel Broström
Mrs. Alman
Gertrud Fridh
Karin, Isak's Wife
Sif Ruud
Aunt Olga
Gunnar Sjöberg
Alman
Max von Sydow
Åkerman
Åke Fridell
Wife's Lover
Yngve Nordwall
Uncle Aron
Per Sjöstrand
Sigfrid
Gio Petré
Sigbritt
Gunnel Lindblom
Charlotta
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 26, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 20, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ingmar Bergman
- Screenplay & Story
- Ingmar Bergman
- Original Score
- Erik Nordgren, Göte Lovén
- Original Title
- Smultronstället
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Latin, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- SF Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ingmar Bergman
Ingmar Bergman
Erik Nordgren, Göte Lovén
Gunnar Fischer
Oscar Rosander
Allan Ekelund
Department Leadership Roster
Ingmar Bergman
Screenplay
Ingmar Bergman
Director
Gittan Gustafsson
Production Design
Millie Ström
Costume Design
Erik Nordgren
Original Music Composer
Gunnar Fischer
Director of Photography
Allan Ekelund
Producer
Göte Lovén
Original Music Composer
Oscar Rosander
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wild Strawberries
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What is Wild Strawberries about?
Crotchety retired doctor Isak Borg travels from Stockholm to Lund, Sweden, with his unhappy daughter-in-law, Marianne, in order to receive an honorary degree from his alma mater. Along the way, they encounter a series of hitchhikers, each of whom causes the elderly doctor to muse upon the pleasures and failures of his own life. These include the vivacious young Sara, a dead ringer for the doctor's own first love.
Who directed Wild Strawberries?
Wild Strawberries was directed by Ingmar Bergman.
Who stars in Wild Strawberries?
The principal cast of Wild Strawberries includes Victor Sjöström, Bibi Andersson, Ingrid Thulin, Gunnar Björnstrand, Jullan Kindahl.
When was Wild Strawberries released and how long is it?
Wild Strawberries was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Wild Strawberries?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wild Strawberries was composed by Erik Nordgren, Göte Lovén.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wild Strawberries?
Wild Strawberries holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).