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The Freethinker (1994)

Movie ★ 7.1 276 min

History Drama

The film portrays the Swedish playwright, novelist, poet, essayist and painter August Strindberg's life 1849-1912. Through his extensive correspondence and literary production, from the supposed first work, the drama "The Free Thinker" (1869), to the posthumously published "The Occult Diary" (published 1977 ). But also his three wives, Siri von Essen, Frida Uhl and Harriet Bosse, and the children Karin, Greta and Hans are given space in the film. The unpublished first drama "The Free Thinker", depicts a young man forced to break with family and tradition to follow his conscience and ideals, becomes a prophecy about the author's own life.

Ria Busch Director Fredrik Heurlin Director Stefan Norlin Director Thérèse Ferry Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 3, 1994
Runtime
276 min
IMDb
tt0109849
Country
Sweden
Language
English, Swedish
Studio
Arbetarnas Bildningsförbund, Nordens Biskops-Arnö folkhögskola, Svenska Filminstitutet

Cast

Anders Mattsson August Strindberg Lena Settervall Siri von Essen Roland Borgström Carl-Oskar Strindberg Ingela Berger Ulrika Eleonora Strindberg Torsten Föllinger August Strindberg (Old) Mikael Rubbestad August Strindberg (12 Years Old) Emil Eriksson August Strindberg (7 Years Old) Karin Rubbestad Eva Karlsson Camilla Lindberg Karin Strindberg (14 Years Old) Karin Jansson Karin Strindberg (8 Years Old) Sofi Holt Greta Strindberg (6 Years Old) Jonas Holt Hans Strindberg (4 Years Old) Karin Hagås Karin Hagås Ann Marie Göran Boll Carl-Gustaf Wrangel Sofia Björnstedt Sofia in de Betou Lina Svanberg Ina Forstén Rune Jacobsson Per Staaff Berit Bornecrantz Anne Charlotte Leffler

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Freethinker about?
The film portrays the Swedish playwright, novelist, poet, essayist and painter August Strindberg's life 1849-1912. Through his extensive correspondence and literary production, from the supposed first work, the drama "The Free Thinker" (1869), to the posthumously published "The Occult Diary" (published 1977 ). But also his three wives, Siri von Essen, Frida Uhl and Harriet Bosse, and the children Karin, Greta and Hans are given space in the film. The unpublished first drama "The Free Thinker", depicts a young man forced to break with family and tradition to follow his conscience and ideals, becomes a prophecy about the author's own life.
Who directed The Freethinker?
The Freethinker was directed by Ria Busch, Fredrik Heurlin, Stefan Norlin, Thérèse Ferry.
Who stars in The Freethinker?
The Freethinker stars Anders Mattsson, Lena Settervall, Roland Borgström, Ingela Berger.
When was The Freethinker released?
The Freethinker is a 1994 history, drama film.
Where can I watch The Freethinker?
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