The Best Intentions
1992 · Movie · 182 min · ★ 7.0
In this film about Ingmar Bergman's parents, Henrik Bergman is studying for the priesthood and trying to make ends meet when he encounters the lovely, affluent Anna. Despite their social differences, Henrik and Anna fall in love, wed and move to the country. They lead a quiet life as Henrik works as a priest, but it isn't long before the simple people and plain surroundings make Anna long for a more lavish lifestyle, which causes marital stress.
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Details
- Years
- 1992
- Release date
- 1992-05-24
- Language
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 182 min
- TMDB rating
- 7.0/10 (73 votes)
Themes
- biography
- theology student
Awards & recognition
- Palme d'Or · 1992
- Cannes Film Festival Award — Best Actress
- Greta
- Guldbagge Award — Best Screenplay
- Guldbagge Award — Best Actress in a Leading Role
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- Guldbagge Award — Best Film · nominated
- Guldbagge Award — Best Cinematography · nominated
- Guldbagge Award — Best Director · nominated
- Guldbagge Award — Best Actor in a Leading Role · nominated
Cast & crew
Samuel Fröler
as Henrik Bergman
Pernilla August
as Anna Bergman
Max von Sydow
as Johan Åkerblom
Ghita Nørby
as Karin Åkerblom
Lennart Hjulström
as Nordenson
Mona Malm
as Alma Bergman
Lena Endre
as Frida Strandberg
Keve Hjelm
as Fredrik Bergman
Björn Kjellman
as Ernst Åkerblom
Börje Ahlstedt
as Carl Åkerblom
Directed by Bille August