Through a Glass Darkly
Release Date: 1961-10-16
Runtime: 91 mins
Karin hopes to recover from her recent stay at a mental hospital by spending the summer at her family's cottage on a tiny island. Her husband, Martin, cares for her but is frustrated by her physical withdrawal. Her younger brother, Minus, is confused by Karin's vulnerability and his own budding sexuality. Their father, David, cannot overcome his haughty remoteness. Beset by visions, Karin descends further into madness.
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Runtime
91 minutes
Release Date
1961-10-16
Budget
$0
Box Office Earnings
$8,939
Production Companies
Cast and Crew Members
Crew Members
Awards and Nominations
Oscar - FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM
Year:
1962
Status:
🏆 Won
Oscar - WRITING (STORY AND SCREENPLAY—WRITTEN DIRECTLY FOR THE SCREEN)
Year:
1963
Status:
🎭 Nominated
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"A family convene on a Swedish island following the return of the father "David" (Gunnar Björnstrand) from an extended period in Switzerland where has was ostensibly completing his novel. The family consist of his daughter "Karin" (Harriet Andersson) and her doctor husband "Martin" (Max von Sydow) and his seventeen year old son "Minus" (Lars Passgård). From the outset, it's clear that there are issues facing these relatives - they want to be the ideal, loving family but "Karin" has just returned from a psychiatric hospital and her younger brother has issues feeling valued and dealing with the opposite sex. The story is an angst-ridden introspective; each of the family members must look themselves in the mirror and question their attitudes to each other, and themselves. The most potent of these tasks falls to the young "Minus" who has a relationship with his sister that borders on the incestuous, and is further complicated when his sister discovers that her disease in incurable and she turns to him for comfort. Von Sydov and Björnstrand feature quite sparingly - this is really about the two youngsters and it sails very close to the wind in terms of 20th century ethics and morals - whilst also exposing some of the darker elements of human nature and mental illness. Not an easy watch, but it is remarkable."
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the runtime of the Through a Glass Darkly ?
The movie is approximately 91 minutes long.
What is the Through a Glass Darkly's release date?
1961-10-16 marks the official release date of the movie.
What genre is the Through a Glass Darkly?
The movie belongs to the Drama genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.
Who are the main actors in the Through a Glass Darkly?
The lead actors include Harriet Andersson , Gunnar Björnstrand , and Max von Sydow , among others.
Who directed Through a Glass Darkly?
The movie was directed by Lenn Hjortzberg
What is the Through a Glass Darkly's budget?
The movie had an estimated budget of $0 .
How much did Through a Glass Darkly movie earn at the box office?
A Cinderella Story grossed an estimated $8,939 at the box office.
What are some production companies behind the Through a Glass Darkly movie?
Major production companies include SF Studios .
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