Fröken Julie

Jul 30 1951 Not Rated 1h 30m
Drama, Romance

Based on the play by August Strindberg, Miss Julie vividly depicts the battle of the sexes and classes that ensues when Julie, a wealthy businessman's daughter, falls for Jean, her father's bitter servant.

Plot

Late 19th century. The young miss Julie lives in a mansion with her father. She has recently broken her engagement but is attracted to one of the servants, Jean. They spend the midsummer night together, telling each other their memories and of their dreams. Realizing that an affair between a man of the people and an aristocrat is impossible, they plan to escape to Switzerland.

Written by

Alf Sjöberg, August Strindberg

Directed by

Alf Sjöberg

Production Countries

Sweden

Production Companies

Sandrews

Languages

svenska

Awards

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award1 win & 2 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
2,151
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
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