A Dreamer's Journey

Overview

Portrait of the Swedish poet Dan Andersson (1888-1920). Brought up during poor conditions he finds work as a temperance preacher and educator. Bored by this he travels to Stockholm to try to get his poems published. On the train he meets a rich, sophisticated art patron who encourages him and grinds his literary and philosophical formation.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

March 25, 1957

Original language

Swedish

Spoken languages

Swedish

Countries

Sweden

Production

Sandrews

Cast

Hugo Björne,Erik Hell,Linnéa Hillberg,Åke Fridell,Peter Lindgren,Tord Stål,Georg Rydeberg,Axel Slangus,Brita Öberg,Keve Hjelmand 8 more

Director

Lars-Magnus Lindgren

Writer

Dan Andersson,Lars-Magnus Lindgren

Producer

Rune Waldekranz

Cinematography

Sven Nykvist

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0050340