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Autumn Sonata (1978)

Directed by Ingmar Bergman

Drama

Overview

After a seven-year absence, Charlotte Andergast travels to Sweden to reunite with her daughter Eva. The pair have a troubled relationship: Charlotte sacrificed the responsibilities of motherhood for a career as a classical pianist. Over an emotional night, the pair reopen the wounds of the past. Charlotte gets another shock when she finds out that her mentally impaired daughter, Helena, is out of the asylum and living with Eva.

Rated PG | Length 93 minutes

Actors

Ingrid Bergman | Liv Ullmann | Lena Nyman | Halvar Björk | Marianne Aminoff | Arne Bang-Hansen | Gunnar Björnstrand | Erland Josephson | Georg Løkkeberg | Mimi Pollak | Linn Ullmann | Eva von Hanno | Knut Wigert

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
07/30/2025TVBlu-rayOwned8 stars
 

Viewing Notes

Bergman back to form after the disappointment of SERPENT’S EGG. Bringing together two of the foremost actresses of Swedish cinema makes this a must watch. Ingrid Bergman, in her final big screen performance (she made a tv movie later), is especially superb.

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