Virtual Screening: The Best Intentions (1992 Sweden)

Swedish master Ingmar Bergman penned this loving tribute to his parent’s epic romance. 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. Urbane Anna can’t stand living in the rural county and grows increasingly restless. She returns to Uppsala and the couple’s love and commitment are put to the test.

Director: Bille August

182 Minutes | Swedish (with English subtitles) | Romance, Drama | tickets $6

Saturday, August 1st – August 31st at the virtual cinema at Film Movement (please select Scandinavian Cultural Center Virtual Screening Room 2)

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The Best Intentions

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