Amorosa
Originally released in 1986. Amorosa is a drama film. directed by Mai Zetterling.
Starring Stina Ekblad, Erland Josephson, and Philip Zandén
Synopsis
About the Swedish author Agnes Von Krusenstjerna during the period of her marriage to David Sprengel. In the hallucinatory opening sequence she is brought in a straitjacket by her husband and two psychiatric nurses through the Venice Carnival nocturnal antics to a mental hospital in the city. With her is a manuscript of her autobiography, which she calls "her child". The book is Agnes showdown with her family, and in flashbacks presented, Agnes progress from the author of innocent girls' books to serious and self-consuming novelist.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 14, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (13 votes)
Language
SV
Original language
Country
Sweden
Production
Director
Top Cast
Stina Ekblad
as Agnes von Krusenstjerna
Erland Josephson
as David Sprengel
Philip Zandén
as Adolf von Krusenstjerna
Lena T. Hansson
as Ava de Geer
Peter Schildt
as Gerhard Odencrantz
Catherine de Seynes
as Eva von Krusenstjerna
Olof Thunberg
as Ernst von Krusenstjerna
Börje Ahlstedt
as Joachin Rosenhjelm
Inga Gill
as Miss Tollen
Gösta Krantz
as Felix
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SV
Production Companies
- Sandrews
- SVT Drama
- Svenska Filminstitutet
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amorosa about?
About the Swedish author Agnes Von Krusenstjerna during the period of her marriage to David Sprengel. In the hallucinatory opening sequence she is brought in a straitjacket by her husband and two p...
Who directed Amorosa?
Amorosa was directed by Mai Zetterling.
How long is Amorosa?
Amorosa has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was Amorosa released?
Amorosa was released on March 14, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Amorosa?
The main cast of Amorosa includes Stina Ekblad, Erland Josephson, Philip Zandén, Lena T. Hansson, Peter Schildt.