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The Passion of Anna

The Passion of Anna

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19697.41h 41m

Overview

A recently divorced man and an emotionally devastated widow begin a love affair.

Directed by Ingmar Bergman
Written by Ingmar Bergman
Produced by Lars-Owe Carlberg
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Top Cast

Max von Sydow

Max von Sydow

Andreas Winkelman

Liv Ullmann

Liv Ullmann

Anna Fromm

Bibi Andersson

Bibi Andersson

Eva Vergerus

Erland Josephson

Erland Josephson

Elis Vergerus

Erik Hell

Erik Hell

Johan Andersson

Sigge Fürst

Sigge Fürst

Verner

Svea Holst

Svea Holst

Verner's Wife (uncredited)

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Annicka Kronberg

Katarina

Hjördis Petterson

Hjördis Petterson

Johan's Sister (uncredited)

Ingmar Bergman

Ingmar Bergman

Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

depressiondual identityloss of loved onepsychological stresssurrealismgriefdomestic violenceanimal killingsocial isolationdelusions

About The Passion of Anna

The Passion of Anna is a drama film released in 1969 exploring themes of depression, dual identity, loss of loved one, psychological stress, surrealism, grief. Directed by Ingmar Bergman, it stars Max von Sydow, Liv Ullmann, Bibi Andersson. A recently divorced man and an emotionally devastated widow begin a love affair.

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