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Saraband

2003·Movie·R·120 min·7.2(129)
TV MovieDrama

Reuniting the characters of Johan and Marianne three decades after "Scenes from a Marriage," "Saraband" follows Marianne’s visit to her reclusive ex-husband, where she finds him locked in a destructive conflict with his troubled son Henrik and Henrik’s musically gifted daughter Karin. Told as an intimate chamber drama, the film explores love, resentment, forgiveness, and the inescapable pull of family bonds.

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About Saraband

Saraband is a 2003 Swedish-language tv movie and drama film directed by Ingmar Bergman. The cast is led by Liv Ullmann, Erland Josephson, Börje Ahlstedt. It has a runtime of 2h 0m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.

Saraband was produced by SVT, DR, and NRK and made in Austria and Denmark. It was released on December 1, 2003, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.

Director
Ingmar Bergman
Writers
Ingmar Bergman
Release date
December 1, 2003
Original language
Swedish
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
Austria, Denmark
Box office
$1 million
Production
SVT, DR, NRK

Saraband cast & crew

Saraband was directed by Ingmar Bergman and written by Ingmar Bergman.

The cast features Liv Ullmann as Marianne, Erland Josephson as Johan, Börje Ahlstedt as Henrik, Julia Dufvenius as Karin, and Gunnel Fred as Martha.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Stefan Eriksson and it was produced by Pia Ehrnvall.

Is Saraband worth watching?

Saraband holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 129 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed tv movie films.

At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy tv movie and drama, Saraband is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of Saraband

Liv Ullmann

Liv Ullmann

Marianne

Erland Josephson

Erland Josephson

Johan

Börje Ahlstedt

Börje Ahlstedt

Henrik

Julia Dufvenius

Julia Dufvenius

Karin

Gunnel Fred

Gunnel Fred

Martha

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Saraband — FAQs

Where can I watch Saraband in United States?

Saraband is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies and YouTube.

What language is Saraband in?

Saraband is originally in Swedish, with audio tracks including English, German, Swedish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Saraband?

Saraband runs 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).

What is Saraband rated?

Saraband is rated R. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 129 ratings.

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