The Freethinker (1994)
Original title: Fritänkaren
The Freethinker is a 1994 Swedish-language history movie directed by Göran Bäuerle and Mats Gustavsson, with a running time of 4h 36m. It stars Anders Mattsson, Lena Settervall and Roland Borgström.
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 The unpublished first drama "The Free Thinker", depicts a young man forced to break with family and tradition to follow his conscience and ideals, becomes a prophecy about the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.
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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 The unpublished first drama "The Free Thinker", depicts a young man forced to break with family and tradition to follow his conscience and ideals, becomes a prophecy about the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.
When was The Freethinker released?
The Freethinker was released on 3 September 1994.
How long is The Freethinker?
The Freethinker runs 4h 36m.
Who made The Freethinker?
The Freethinker was directed by Göran Bäuerle, Mats Gustavsson and Thérèse Ferry.
Cast
- Anders Mattsson as August Strindberg
- Lena Settervall as Siri von Essen
- Roland Borgström as Carl-Oskar Strindberg
- Ingela Berger as Ulrika Eleonora Strindberg
- Torsten Föllinger as August Strindberg (Old)
- Mikael Rubbestad as August Strindberg (12 Years Old)
- Emil Eriksson as August Strindberg (7 Years Old)
- Karin Rubbestad as Eva Karlsson
- Camilla Lindberg as Karin Strindberg (14 Years Old)
- Karin Jansson as Karin Strindberg (8 Years Old)
- Sofi Holt as Greta Strindberg (6 Years Old)
- Jonas Holt as Hans Strindberg (4 Years Old)