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Birgitta Valberg
Birgitta Valberg (16 December 1916 – 29 March 2014) was a Swedish actress. She was best known for her work in several Ingmar Bergman films made over a 30-year period, including the Bergman produced ''Paradise Place'' (1977). For her role in this film, which was directed by Gunnel Lindblom, another member of Bergman's repertory company, she won the award for Best Actress at the 13th Guldbagge Awards. She trained at the Royal Dramatic Training Academy. Filmography Film *1934: ''Unga hjärtan'' - Ingrid *1939: ''The People of Högbogården'' - Young Woman *1939: '' Melodin från Gamla Stan'' - Woman at the restaurant (uncredited) *1941: ''In Paradise'' - Marianne *1941: '' The Fight Continues'' - Nurse *1942: ''Bambi'' - Bambi's Mother (Swedish dub) *1943: '' Life in the Country'' - Frida von Rambow *1948: '' Port of Call'' - Mrs. Vilander *1949: '' Love Wins Out'' - Schwester Erika *1951: ''Divorced'' - Eva Möller *1953: ''Barabbas'' - Veronica from Cyrene (uncredited) *19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stockholm
Stockholm () is the capital and largest city of Sweden as well as the largest urban area in Scandinavia. Approximately 980,000 people live in the municipality, with 1.6 million in the urban area, and 2.4 million in the metropolitan area. The city stretches across fourteen islands where Lake Mälaren flows into the Baltic Sea. Outside the city to the east, and along the coast, is the island chain of the Stockholm archipelago. The area has been settled since the Stone Age, in the 6th millennium BC, and was founded as a city in 1252 by Swedish statesman Birger Jarl. It is also the county seat of Stockholm County. For several hundred years, Stockholm was the capital of Finland as well (), which then was a part of Sweden. The population of the municipality of Stockholm is expected to reach one million people in 2024. Stockholm is the cultural, media, political, and economic centre of Sweden. The Stockholm region alone accounts for over a third of the country's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barabbas (1953 Film)
''Barabbas'' is a 1953 Swedish drama film directed by Alf Sjöberg. It is based on the 1950 novel ''Barabbas'' by Pär Lagerkvist about the biblical character who was released instead of Jesus. The film was entered in the 1953 Cannes Film Festival. It was one of the biggest Swedish productions of its time. In 1961 an American adaptation of the same novel was released, starring Anthony Quinn in the lead role. Cast * Ulf Palme as Barabbas * Georg Årlin as Lazarus * Hugo Björne as Leper at Death Valley * Eva Dahlbeck as The Mother * Sture Ericson as Father of hare-lipped * Sven-Eric Gamble as Christian in slave caves at Rome * Åke Grönberg as Armful watchman at Rome * Erik Hell as Man at Jerusalem * Anders Henrikson as Roman procurator on Cyprus * Barbro Hiort af Ornäs as Maria of Magdala * Jarl Kulle as Leper at Death Valley * Torsten Lilliecrona as Supervisor at copper mine on Cyprus * Peter Lindgren as Soldier which assaulted gang * Yvonne Lombard as Prostitute * Holge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shame (1968 Film)
''Shame'' ( sv, Skammen) is a 1968 Swedish drama film written and directed by Ingmar Bergman, and starring Liv Ullmann and Max von Sydow. Ullmann and von Sydow play Eva and Jan, a politically uninvolved couple and former violinists whose home comes under threat by civil war. They are accused by one side of sympathy for the enemy, and their marriage deteriorates while the couple flees. The story explores themes of shame, moral decline, self-loathing and violence. The film was shot on Fårö, beginning in 1967, employing miniature models for the combat scenes. ''Shame'' was shot and released during the Vietnam War, although Bergman denied it was a commentary on the real-life conflict. He instead expressed interest in telling the story of a "little war". ''Shame'' won a few honors, including for Ullmann's performance. It is sometimes considered the second in a series of thematically related films, preceded by Bergman's 1968 '' Hour of the Wolf'', and followed by the 1969 '' The P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Princess (1966 Film)
''The Princess'' ( sv, Prinsessan) is a 1966 Swedish drama film directed by Åke Falck. It was entered into the 5th Moscow International Film Festival where Grynet Molvig won the award for Best Actress. Cast * Grynet Molvig as Seija (as Ann-Kristin Molvig) * Lars Passgård as Gunnar * Monica Nielsen as Pirjo * Birgitta Valberg as Doctor * Tore Bengtsson as Doctor * Thore Segelström as Doctor * Tore Lindwall as Obstetrician * Axel Düberg Axel Düberg (17 October 1927 – 6 October 2001) was a Swedish film actor. He was born and died in Stockholm Stockholm () is the capital and largest city of Sweden as well as the largest urban area in Scandinavia. Approximately 980 ... as Vicar References External links * * 1966 films 1966 drama films Swedish drama films 1960s Swedish-language films Swedish black-and-white films 1960s Swedish films {{1960s-Sweden-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Mistress (1962 Film)
''The Mistress'' ( sv, Älskarinnan) is a 1962 Swedish drama film directed by Vilgot Sjöman. It marked Sjöman's directoral debut and was entered into the 13th Berlin International Film Festival where Bibi Andersson won the Silver Bear for Best Actress award. The film was also selected as the Swedish entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 35th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Cast * Bibi Andersson - The Girl * Birger Lensander - Conductor * Per Myrberg - The Boy * Gunnar Olsson - Old Man * Birgitta Valberg - Motherly Woman * Max von Sydow - Married Man * Öllegård Wellton - Married Woman See also * List of submissions to the 35th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film This is a list of submissions to the 35th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film. The Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film was created in 1956 by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scienc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heart's Desire (1960 Film)
''Heart's Desire'' (Swedish: ''Av hjärtans lust'') is a 1960 Swedish comedy film directed by Rolf Husberg and starring Jarl Kulle, Margita Ahlin and Edvin Adolphson.Qvist & Von Bagh p.63 It was shot at the Sundbyberg Studios of Europa Film in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director Arne Åkermark. Cast * Jarl Kulle as Baron Patrik Sinclair * Margita Ahlin as Harriet Humbert * Edvin Adolphson as Anton Humbert * Gösta Cederlund as Lindgren * Hans Lindgren as Stefan Forell * Renée Björling as Aurore, Patrik's Mother * Signe Enwall as Aunt Ulla * Birgitta Valberg as Henriette Löwenflycht * Ulla-Bella Fridh as Maja, maid * Torsten Lilliecrona as Hans Mortimer * Åke Fridell as Sjöberg * Wiktor Andersson as Gardener * Björn Bjelfvenstam as Forell's colleague * Allan Edwall as Servant * Arthur Fischer as Old farmar * Åke Harnesk as Hen keeper * Birger Lensander as Manager * Curt Löwgren as Mechanic * Maritta Marke as Tourist * Marianne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Virgin Spring
''The Virgin Spring'' ( sv, Jungfrukällan) is a 1960 Swedish rape and revenge film directed by Ingmar Bergman. Set in medieval Sweden, it is a tale about a father's merciless response to the rape and murder of his young daughter. The story was adapted by screenwriter Ulla Isaksson from a 13th-century Swedish ballad, " Töres döttrar i Wänge" ("Töre's daughters in Vänge"). Bergman researched the legend of Per Töre with an eye to an adaptation, considering an opera before deciding on a film version. Given criticism of the historical accuracy of his 1957 film ''The Seventh Seal'', he also invited Isaksson to write the screenplay. Other influences included the 1950 Japanese film ''Rashomon''. Max von Sydow played Töre. Isaksson and Bergman explored a number of themes in ''The Virgin Spring'', questioning morals, vengeance, and religious beliefs. The rape scene was also subject to censorship in screenings in the United States. The film won the Academy Award for Best Foreign La ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sleeping Beauty (1959 Film)
''Sleeping Beauty'' is a 1959 American animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney based on the 1697 story "Sleeping Beauty" by Charles Perrault. The 16th Disney animated feature film, it was released to theaters on January 29, 1959, by Buena Vista Distribution. It features the voices of Mary Costa, Eleanor Audley, Verna Felton, Barbara Luddy, Barbara Jo Allen, Bill Shirley, Taylor Holmes, and Bill Thompson. The film was directed by Les Clark, Eric Larson, and Wolfgang Reitherman, under the supervision of Clyde Geronimi. The film was written by Erdman Penner with additional story work by Joe Rinaldi, Winston Hibler, Bill Peet, Ted Sears, Ralph Wright, and Milt Banta. The film's musical score and songs, featuring the work of the Graunke Symphony Orchestra under the direction of George Bruns, are arrangements or adaptations of numbers from the 1890 ''Sleeping Beauty'' ballet by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. ''Sleeping Beauty'' was the first animated film to be p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss April (1958 Film)
''Miss April'' (Swedish: ''Fröken April'') is a 1958 Swedish comedy film directed by Göran Gentele and starring Gunnar Björnstrand, Lena Söderblom and Gaby Stenberg. It was shot at the Sundbyberg Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Bertil Duroj and Arne Åkermark. It was entered into the 1959 Cannes Film Festival. Synopsis In Stockholm, Marcus a banker falls in love with the ballet dancer Maj who performs in the opera and gets himself a job working there. However she is in love with the opera's star singer Osvald Berg and tries to get Marcus to help her gain his interest. Cast *Gunnar Björnstrand as Marcus Arwidson *Lena Söderblom as Maj Bergman * Jarl Kulle as Osvald Berg * Gaby Stenberg as Vera Stenberg *Douglas Håge as Chorus master * Hjördis Petterson as Mrs. Berg *Meg Westergren as Anna *Lena Madsén as Siri *Olof Sandborg as Head of the Opera *Sif Ruud as Mrs. Nilsson * Birgitta Valberg as Ms. Holm, secretary *Per Oscarsson ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Synnöve Solbakken (1957 Film)
''Synnöve Solbakken'' is a 1957 Swedish drama film directed by Gunnar Hellström and starring Synnøve Strigen, Harriet Andersson and Edvin Adolphson.Qvist & Von Bagh p.13 It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios in Stockholm and on location around Gudbrandsdalen in Norway. The film's sets and costumes were designed by the art director Harald Garmland. It is based on the 1857 novel of the same title '' novel of the same title'' by Norwegian writer Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson. Cast * Synnøve Strigen as Synnöve Solbakken * Harriet Andersson as Ingrid Granliden * Edvin Adolphson as Sämund Granliden * Gunnar Hellström as Aslak * Bengt Brunskog as Thorbjörn Granliden * Ove Tjernberg as Knut Nordhaug * Olga Appellöf as Ingeborg Granliden * Birgitta Valberg as Karen Solbakken * Kolbjörn Knudsen as Knut's Father * Oscar Ljung as Guttorm Solbakken * Gunnar Sjöberg as Doctor * Malou Fredén as Young Synnöve * Leif Nilsson as Young Torbjörn * Kenneth Synnerud ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Staffan Stolle Story
''The Staffan Stolle Story'' ( sv, Ratataa eller The Staffan Stolle Story) is a 1956 Swedish musical comedy film directed by Hasse Ekman. The film was selected as the Swedish entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 29th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences The film stars Povel Ramel in a leading role, and features many scenes where Ramel performs musical numbers. Cast * Povel Ramel as Staffan Stolle * Martin Ljung as Vicke Wickberg * Gunwer Bergkvist as Tipsie Blink * Yvonne Lombard as Charlotte Nibbing * Hasse Ekman as Klad Traenger * Sigge Fürst as Överste Nibbing * Georg Funkquist as Fabiansson (as Georg Funkqvist) * Siv Ericks as Fröken Lefverhielm * Stig Järrel as Ulf Christer Lefverhielm * Oscar Rundqvist as Sjungande badare See also * List of submissions to the 29th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film * List of Swedish submissions for the Academy Award for Best Fore ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smiles Of A Summer Night
''Smiles of a Summer Night'' ( sv, Sommarnattens leende) is a 1955 Swedish comedy film written and directed by Ingmar Bergman. It was shown at the 1956 Cannes Film Festival. In 2005 ''TIME'' magazine ranked it one of the 100 greatest films since 1923. The film's plot—which involves some couples who switch partners on a summer night—has been adapted many times, particularly as the theatrical musical ''A Little Night Music'' by Stephen Sondheim, Hugh Wheeler and Harold Prince, which opened on Broadway in 1973, and as Woody Allen's film ''A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy'' (1982). Plot The film takes place in Sweden around the turn of the twentieth century. Fredrik Egerman is a middle-aged lawyer married to a 19-year-old beauty, Anne. Their two-year marriage is still unconsummated, due to Anne's reluctance. Fredrik has a son, Henrik, from his marriage to his late first wife. Henrik is in his early twenties and is studying to be a minister but is currently tormented by his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
