The Girls
Originally released in 1968. The Girls is a drama/comedy film. directed by Mai Zetterling.
Starring Bibi Andersson, Harriet Andersson, and Gunnel Lindblom
Synopsis
As they tour Sweden in a theatrical production of "Lysistrata", performing to often uncomprehending audiences, three women find their own lives and marriages mirrored in Aristophanes’s play. Soon, onstage drama, offstage reality, and surrealist fantasies begin to collide.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 16, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (31 votes)
Language
SV
Original language
Country
Sweden
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bibi Andersson
as Liz / Lysistrata
Harriet Andersson
as Marianne / Myrrhine
Gunnel Lindblom
as Gunilla / Kalonike
Gunnar Björnstrand
as Hugo
Erland Josephson
as Carl, Mann von Liz
Frank Sundström
as Marianne's lover
Åke Lindström
as Bengt
Stig Engström
as Thommy
Margreth Weivers
as Tourist Manager's Wife
Leif Liljeroth
as Tourist Manager Kiruna
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SV
Production Companies
- Sandrews
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Girls about?
As they tour Sweden in a theatrical production of "Lysistrata", performing to often uncomprehending audiences, three women find their own lives and marriages mirrored in Aristophanes’s play. Soon...
Who directed The Girls?
The Girls was directed by Mai Zetterling.
How long is The Girls?
The Girls has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Girls released?
The Girls was released on September 16, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Girls?
The main cast of The Girls includes Bibi Andersson, Harriet Andersson, Gunnel Lindblom, Gunnar Björnstrand, Erland Josephson.