Flames in the Dark (1942)
Latin teacher Birger Sjögren at Ringsala boarding school threatens his possesive and chronically ill mother that he will get married. She gets a stroke and dies. Sjögren is affected by feelings of guilt, envy and hatred towards the surroundings. A series of mysterious fires have taken place around the school the last few months. One of the students has seen Sjögren setting fire to a barn. But can he convince the trusted biology teacher Nordmark, expert of the criminal mind?
Director: Hasse Ekman
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: March 2, 1942
Cast
- Edvin Adolphson - Rolf Nordmark
- Stig Järrel - Birger Sjögren
- Inga Tidblad - Eva Sjögren
- Hugo Björne - Edvard Bergfelt
- Linnéa Hillberg - Magda Bergfelt
- Hasse Ekman - Per Sahlén
- Agneta Lagerfeldt - Anne-Marie Ström
- Hilda Borgström - Anna Charlotta Sjögren
- Mimi Pollak - Miss Danielsson
- Bengt Ekerot - Åke Kronström
Screenplay
Music: Jules Sylvain
Cinematography: Hilding Bladh
Production: Terrafilm
Country: Sweden
Language: svenska
Original Language: sv
Themes
Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption
Keywords
boarding school, psychopath, marriage, teacher student relationship, pyromaniac
More Films by Director: Hasse Ekman
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Flames in the Dark about?
- Latin teacher Birger Sjögren at Ringsala boarding school threatens his possesive and chronically ill mother that he will get married. She gets a stroke and dies. Sjögren is affected by feelings of guilt, envy and hatred towards the surroundings. A series of mysterious fires have taken place around the school the last few months. One of the students has seen Sjögren setting fire to a barn. But can he convince the trusted biology teacher Nordmark, expert of the criminal mind?
- Who directed Flames in the Dark?
- Flames in the Dark was directed by Hasse Ekman.
- Who stars in Flames in the Dark?
- Flames in the Dark stars Edvin Adolphson, Stig Järrel, Inga Tidblad, Hugo Björne, Linnéa Hillberg, Hasse Ekman.
- How long is Flames in the Dark?
- Flames in the Dark has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Flames in the Dark?
- Flames in the Dark is a Drama, Thriller film.
- Where was Flames in the Dark produced?
- Flames in the Dark was produced in Sweden.
- What are the themes of Flames in the Dark?
- The themes of Flames in the Dark include: Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption.