Private Confessions (1996)

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.

Directing:
  • Liv Ullmann

Writing:
  • Ingmar Bergman

Stars:
Release Date: 1996-12-25
themoviedb icon 6.1/10
  • Country: SE
  • Language: svenska
  • Runtime: 196
Max von Sydow
Max von Sydow
Jacob
Anita Björk
Anita Björk
Karin Åkerblom
Pernilla August
Pernilla Augu...
Anna
Samuel Fröler
Samuel Fröler
Henrik
Thomas Hanzon
Thomas Hanzon
Tomas Egerman
Gunnel Fred
Gunnel Fred
Märta Gärdsjö
Hans Alfredson
Hans Alfredso...
Biskop Agrell
Vibeke Falk
Vibeke Falk
Fröken Nylander
Kristina Adolphson
Kristina Adol...
Maria
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