The Best Intentions

Overview

In this film about Ingmar Bergman's parents, Henrik Bergman is studying for the priesthood and trying to make ends meet when he encounters the lovely, affluent Anna. Despite their social differences, Henrik and Anna fall in love, wed and move to the country. They lead a quiet life as Henrik works as a priest, but it isn't long before the simple people and plain surroundings make Anna long for a more lavish lifestyle, which causes marital stress.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

May 24, 1992

Original language

Swedish

Spoken languages

Swedish

Countries

Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom

Production

Film4 Productions,RAI,DR,SVT,La Sept Cinéma,ZDF,YLE,NRK,RÚV,RAI Radiotelevisione Italiana

Cast

Samuel Fröler,Pernilla August,Max von Sydow,Ghita Nørby,Lennart Hjulström,Mona Malm,Lena Endre,Keve Hjelm,Björn Kjellman,Börje Ahlstedtand 31 more

Director

Bille August

Writer

Ingmar Bergman

Producer

Ingrid Dahlberg

Cinematography

Jörgen Persson

Music

Stefan Nilsson,Björn Linnman

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0104350