Private Confessions
Enskilda samtal
Synopsis
Five conversations frame a flawed marriage in this film written by Ingmar Bergman about his parents. Guilt-ridden wife Anna (Pernilla August) divulges an extramarital affair to a priest, her uncle Jacob (Max von Sydow). He presses her to confess her sins to her husband, Henrik. As the film moves back and forth in time, the notion of truth is tested. Tomas, the lover, and Henrik will find that Anna's confessions do not absolve anyone, and have the power to inflict more pain.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Liv Ullmann
- Screenplay & Story
- Ingmar Bergman
- Original Title
- Enskilda samtal
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 3h 16m
- Production Studios
- SVT
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Liv Ullmann
Ingmar Bergman
Sven Nykvist
Michał Leszczyłowski
Kaj Larsen, Ingrid Dahlberg
Department Leadership Roster
Liv Ullmann
Director
Ingmar Bergman
Writer
Sven Nykvist
Director of Photography
Inger Pehrsson
Costume Design
Mette Möller
Production Design
Ingrid Dahlberg
Producer
Michał Leszczyłowski
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Private Confessions
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What is Private Confessions about?
Five conversations frame a flawed marriage in this film written by Ingmar Bergman about his parents. Guilt-ridden wife Anna (Pernilla August) divulges an extramarital affair to a priest, her uncle Jacob (Max von Sydow). He presses her to confess her sins to her husband, Henrik. As the film moves back and forth in time, the notion of truth is tested. Tomas, the lover, and Henrik will find that Anna's confessions do not absolve anyone, and have the power to inflict more pain.
Who directed Private Confessions?
Private Confessions was directed by Liv Ullmann.
Who stars in Private Confessions?
The principal cast of Private Confessions includes Pernilla August, Max von Sydow, Samuel Fröler, Anita Björk, Thomas Hanzon.
When was Private Confessions released and how long is it?
Private Confessions was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 3h 16m.