Den goda viljan

Jul 10 1992 Not Rated 3h 0m
Biography, Drama, Romance

In this film about Ingmar Bergman's parents, Henrik Bergman is studying for the priesthood and trying to make ends meet when he encounters the lovely, affluent Anna. Despite their social differences, Henrik and Anna fall in love, wed and move to the country. They lead a quiet life as Henrik works as a priest, but it isn't long before the simple people and plain surroundings make Anna long for a more lavish lifestyle, which causes marital stress.

Plot

The story of Ingmar Bergman's parents. In 1909, poor, idealistic theology student Henrik Bergman falls in love with Anna Åkerbloom, the intelligent, educated daughter of a rich family in Uppsala. After their wedding Henrik becomes a priest in the north of Sweden. After a few years Anna can't stand living in the rural county with the uncouth people. She returns to Uppsala, Henrik stays in the north.

Written by

Ingmar Bergman

Directed by

Bille August

Cast

Samuel Fröler, Pernilla August, Max von Sydow

Crew

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Production Countries

Italy, Sweden, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Finland, Denmark, Norway, Iceland

Production Companies

SVT

Languages

svenska

Awards

4 wins & 7 nominations

Trailers
The Best Intentions trailer
Scores
# of Votes
3,724
Average Rating
7.7 out of 10
Metascore
77
Popularity
NA