To Kill a Child
Originally released in 1953. To Kill a Child is a drama film. directed by Gösta Werner. At just 10 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gunnar Sjöberg, Karl-Erik Forsgårdh, and Marie-Anne Condé
Synopsis
In a Swedish village, situated in a rural idyll, a father, mother and little daughter are preparing breakfast on a Sunday morning. The family is looking forward to the boat trip that is to follow. The little girl's thoughts are already completely on the water. But there is no sugar in the house, so the mother sends her little daughter to the neighbor across the street to quickly get some. Two villages further on, a young man is filling up his car with gas so that he can drive to the Baltic Sea with his girlfriend. In their convertible, the young people feel blithe and free on the country road and race towards the village where the little girl is just crossing the street with the sugar to return home.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 27, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
0h 10m
10 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (32 votes)
Language
SV
Original language
Country
Sweden
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SV
Production Companies
- Minerva Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is To Kill a Child about?
In a Swedish village, situated in a rural idyll, a father, mother and little daughter are preparing breakfast on a Sunday morning. The family is looking forward to the boat trip that is to follow. ...
Who directed To Kill a Child?
To Kill a Child was directed by Gösta Werner.
How long is To Kill a Child?
To Kill a Child has a runtime of 0 hours and 10 minutes (10 minutes total).
When was To Kill a Child released?
To Kill a Child was released on August 27, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in To Kill a Child?
The main cast of To Kill a Child includes Gunnar Sjöberg, Karl-Erik Forsgårdh, Marie-Anne Condé, Georg Årlin, Sissi Kaiser.