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Autumn Sonata

Original title: Höstsonaten
  • 1978
  • PG
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
43K
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Ingrid Bergman and Liv Ullmann in Autumn Sonata (1978)
A devoted wife is visited by her mother, a successful concert pianist who had little time for her when she was young.
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A devoted wife is visited by her mother, a successful concert pianist who had little time for her when she was young.A devoted wife is visited by her mother, a successful concert pianist who had little time for her when she was young.A devoted wife is visited by her mother, a successful concert pianist who had little time for her when she was young.

  • Director
    • Ingmar Bergman
  • Writer
    • Ingmar Bergman
  • Stars
    • Ingrid Bergman
    • Liv Ullmann
    • Lena Nyman
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    43K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,680
    301
    • Director
      • Ingmar Bergman
    • Writer
      • Ingmar Bergman
    • Stars
      • Ingrid Bergman
      • Liv Ullmann
      • Lena Nyman
    • 131User reviews
    • 86Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #249
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 10 wins & 10 nominations total

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    Photos201

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    Top Cast13

    Ingrid Bergman
    Ingrid Bergman
    • Charlotte Andergast
    Liv Ullmann
    Liv Ullmann
    • Eva
    Lena Nyman
    Lena Nyman
    • Helena
    Halvar Björk
    Halvar Björk
    • Viktor
    Marianne Aminoff
    Marianne Aminoff
    • Charlotte's private secretary
    Arne Bang-Hansen
    • Uncle Otto
    Gunnar Björnstrand
    Gunnar Björnstrand
    • Paul
    Erland Josephson
    Erland Josephson
    • Josef
    Georg Løkkeberg
    Georg Løkkeberg
    • Leonardo
    Mimi Pollak
    Mimi Pollak
    • Piano instructor
    Linn Ullmann
    • Eva as a child
    Eva von Hanno
    • Nurse
    • (uncredited)
    Knut Wigert
    • Professor
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Ingmar Bergman
    • Writer
      • Ingmar Bergman
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews131

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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'Autumn Sonata' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

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    Music

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Final theatrical feature film of actress Ingrid Bergman.
    • Goofs
      In the dialogue scene where Charlotte is lying on the floor and Eva is sitting on the sofa behind her, the shadow of the boom mic is visible on the curtains when the camera pans to Eva for a few seconds.
    • Quotes
      • Viktor: [reading] One must learn to live. I practice every day. My biggest obstacle is I don't know who I am. I grope blindly. If anyone loves me as I am I may dare at last to look at myself. For me, that possibility is fairly remote.
    • Connections
      Featured in Ciné regards: Episode dated 15 October 1978 (1978)
    • Soundtracks
      Préludium Nr 2a, a-moll
      Written by Frédéric Chopin (as Chopin)

      Performed by Käbi Laretei

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    FAQ1

    • What was the sister's illness?

    Details

    • Release date
      • October 18, 1978 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • West Germany
      • United Kingdom
      • Sweden
    • Languages
      • Swedish
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Jesenja sonata
    • Filming locations
      • Jar, Norway
    • Production companies
      • Persona Film
      • Suede Film
      • Incorporated Television Company (ITC)
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    Box office

    • Gross worldwide
      • $39,662
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 39m(99 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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