The complicated relationships between a circus ringmaster, his estranged wife and his lover.The complicated relationships between a circus ringmaster, his estranged wife and his lover.The complicated relationships between a circus ringmaster, his estranged wife and his lover.
- Awards
- 1 nomination
- Theatre Actress
- (uncredited)
- Ropewalker
- (uncredited)
- Greven - Circus Artist
- (uncredited)
- Mrs. Meijer - Circus Artist
- (uncredited)
- Fair Anton
- (uncredited)
- Theatre Actor
- (uncredited)
- Artillery Officer
- (uncredited)
- Theatre Actress
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaBergman's first collaboration with cinematographer Sven Nykvist.
- GoofsWhen Anne is at the theatre and standing in the middle of the stage, the orientation of how she holds her parasol changes from the long shot to the medium shot.
- Quotes
Frost: I had a dream this afternoon while I slept off the booze. I dreamt that Alma came to me and said, "Poor Frost, you look tired and sad. Wouldn't you like to rest a while?" "Yes," I said. "I'll make you small as a little unborn child," she said. "You can climb into my womb and sleep in peace." So I did as she said and crept inside her womb and I slept there so soundly and peacefully, rocked to sleep as if in a cradle. Then I got smaller and smaller, until at last I was just a tiny seed, and then I was gone.
- Alternate versionsA scene in the first half of the film, in which the circus troupe parades into town to publicize their show, is unaccountably missing from the American version. In this scene, one furthering the film's theme of humiliation, the local police confiscate the performers' horses, which forces them to pull the heavy wagons back to their camp themselves.
- ConnectionsEdited into Short cuts från Sandrews (1999)
This early triumph from Bergman marked his first teaming with cinematographer Sven Nykvist. Their collaborations would go on to become one of the greatest between director and cinematographer in film history. This film already exhibits the Bergman/Nykvist look, with striking close-ups, atmospheric black and white compositions, and almost unearthly landscapes. The performances are good, particularly from Andersson. There's an anarchic, almost grotesque quality about the way both the circus folk and the theater troupe are presented that reminded me a bit of Fellini. Recommended.
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Details
- Runtime1 hour 33 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1