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Private Confessions (1996)

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Five conversations frame a flawed marriage in this film written by Ingmar Bergman about his parents. Guilt-ridden wife Anna (Pernilla August) divulges an extramarital affair to a priest, her uncle Jacob (Max von Sydow). He presses her to confess her sins to her husband, Henrik. As the film moves back and forth in time, the notion of truth is tested. Tomas, the lover, and Henrik will find that Anna's confessions do not absolve anyone, and have the power to inflict more pain.

Cast & Crew

Director
Liv Ullmann
  • Profile picture of Pernilla August
    Anna Pernilla August
  • Profile picture of Max von Sydow
    Jacob Max von Sydow
  • Profile picture of Samuel Fröler
    Henrik Samuel Fröler
  • Profile picture of Anita Björk
    Karin Åkerblom Anita Björk
  • Profile picture of Thomas Hanzon
    Tomas Egerman Thomas Hanzon
  • Profile picture of Gunnel Fred
    Märta Gärdsjö Gunnel Fred
  • Profile picture of Hans Alfredson
    Biskop Agrell Hans Alfredson
  • Profile picture of Vibeke Falk
    Fröken Nylander Vibeke Falk

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