Cast

Pernilla August Max von Sydow Samuel Fröler Thomas Hanzon Anita Björk Vibeke Falk

Credits

Written by: Ingmar Bergman

Plot

Five conversations frame a flawed marriage in this film written by Ingmar Bergman about his parents. Guilt-ridden wife Anna (Pernilla August) divulges an extramarital affair to a priest, her uncle Jacob (Max von Sydow).

Sinekatalog’s take

Private Confessions (1996) is a Norwegian drama directed by Liv Ullmann. It stars Pernilla August, Max von Sydow and Samuel Fröler. It runs 196 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 7.2 / 10 (557 votes)
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