The Freethinker
Originally released in 1994. The Freethinker is a history/drama film. directed by Ria Busch. With a runtime of 4h 36m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Anders Mattsson, Lena Settervall, and Roland Borgström
Synopsis
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 The unpublished first drama "The Free Thinker", depicts a young man forced to break with family and tradition to follow his conscience and ideals, becomes a prophecy about the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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 3, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
4h 36m
276 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
SV
Original language
Country
Sweden
Production
Directors
Ria Busch
Fredrik Heurlin
Stefan Norlin
Thérèse Ferry
Ziskas Szemes
Åsa Wendel
Göran Bäuerle
Mats Gustavsson
Niklas Westergren
Ann Duroj
Jan-Anders Hansson
Charlie Kristiansson
Robert Stengård
Pauli Saastamoinen
Saman Ali
Hedvig Blidberg
Maryn Eales
Annika Hallström
Helen Walhgren
Eva Bowden
Peter Lindnér
Åsa Hoflin
Daniel Strömberg
Peter Watkins
Top 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)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SV
Production Companies
- Arbetarnas Bildningsförbund
- Nordens Biskops-Arnö folkhögskola
- Svenska Filminstitutet
Frequently Asked Questions
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 fi...
Who directed The Freethinker?
The Freethinker was directed by Ria Busch.
How long is The Freethinker?
The Freethinker has a runtime of 4 hours and 36 minutes (276 minutes total).
When was The Freethinker released?
The Freethinker was released on September 3, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Freethinker?
The main cast of The Freethinker includes Anders Mattsson, Lena Settervall, Roland Borgström, Ingela Berger, Torsten Föllinger.