The Best Intentions
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The Best Intentions

1992 3h 2m ★ 7.0 (72 votes) Released

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.

Director

Bille August

Writer

Ingmar Bergman

Rating
7.0
Runtime
182 min

Production

SVT SVT
DR DR
YLE YLE
La Sept Cinéma La Sept Cinéma
ZDF ZDF
NRK NRK
RÚV RÚV
RAI RAI
Channel Four Films Channel Four Films

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biographytheology studentfamily chronicle

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