depression,dual identity,loss of loved one,psychological stress,surrealism,grief,domestic violence,animal killing,social isolation,delusions

The Passion of Anna (1969)

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Man is the king of beasts...

Andreas, a man struggling with the recent demise of his marriage and his own emotional isolation, befriends a married couple also in the midst of psychological turmoil. In turn he meets Anna, who is grieving the recent deaths of her husband and son. She appears zealous in her faith and steadfast in her search for truth, but gradually her delusions surface. Andreas and Anna pursue a love affair, but he is unable to overcome his feelings of deep humiliation and remains disconnected. Meanwhile, the island community is victimized by an unknown person committing acts of animal cruelty.

Cast & Crew

Director
Ingmar Bergman
  • Profile picture of Max von Sydow
    Andreas Winkelman Max von Sydow
  • Profile picture of Liv Ullmann
    Anna Fromm Liv Ullmann
  • Profile picture of Bibi Andersson
    Eva Vergerus Bibi Andersson
  • Profile picture of Erland Josephson
    Elis Vergerus Erland Josephson
  • Profile picture of Erik Hell
    Johan Andersson Erik Hell
  • Profile picture of Sigge Fürst
    Verner Sigge Fürst
  • Profile picture of Svea Holst
    Verner's Wife (uncredited) Svea Holst
  • Profile picture of Hjördis Petterson
    Johan's Sister (uncredited) Hjördis Petterson

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Keywords

  • depression
  • dual identity
  • loss of loved one
  • psychological stress
  • surrealism
  • grief
  • domestic violence
  • animal killing
  • social isolation
  • delusions