Wild Strawberries (1957)

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Crotchety retired doctor Isak Borg travels from Stockholm to Lund, Sweden, with his pregnant and unhappy daughter-in-law, Marianne, in order to receive an honorary degree from his alma mater. Along the way, they encounter a series of hitchhikers, each of whom causes the elderly doctor to muse upon the pleasures and failures of his own life. These include the vivacious young Sara, a dead ringer for the doctor's own first love.

Director: Ingmar Bergman
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date:
Filmori Rating: 2.9/5 (5 ratings)
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Erik Nordgren, Göte Lovén
Cinematography: Gunnar Fischer
Editing: Oscar Rosander
Production: SF Studios
Country: Sweden
Language: Latin, svenska
Original Language: sv

Themes

Unwavering Faith and Hope, Quiet Resignation to Fate, LGBTQ+ Struggle and Identity Acceptance, Philosophical and Existential Questions, LGBTQ+ Acceptance and Pride Stories

Keywords

adultery, dreams, nightmare, faith, identity, professor, journey in the past, aging, road trip, kids, acceptance

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wild Strawberries about?
Crotchety retired doctor Isak Borg travels from Stockholm to Lund, Sweden, with his pregnant and unhappy daughter-in-law, Marianne, in order to receive an honorary degree from his alma mater. Along the way, they encounter a series of hitchhikers, each of whom causes the elderly doctor to muse upon the pleasures and failures of his own life. These include the vivacious young Sara, a dead ringer for the doctor's own first love.
Who directed Wild Strawberries?
Wild Strawberries was directed by Ingmar Bergman.
Who stars in Wild Strawberries?
Wild Strawberries stars Victor Sjöström, Bibi Andersson, Ingrid Thulin, Gunnar Björnstrand, Jullan Kindahl, Folke Sundquist.
How long is Wild Strawberries?
Wild Strawberries has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
What genre is Wild Strawberries?
Wild Strawberries is a Drama film.
What is the Filmori rating for Wild Strawberries?
Wild Strawberries has a Filmori rating of 2.9/5 based on 5 ratings.
Where was Wild Strawberries produced?
Wild Strawberries was produced in Sweden.
What are the themes of Wild Strawberries?
The themes of Wild Strawberries include: Unwavering Faith and Hope, Quiet Resignation to Fate, LGBTQ+ Struggle and Identity Acceptance, Philosophical and Existential Questions, LGBTQ+ Acceptance and Pride Stories.