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      In the Presence of a Clown

      Released Nov 1, 1997 2h 0m Drama List
      Reviews 79% Audience Score 100+ Ratings Carl Akerblom (Börje Ahlstedt) has been committed to a mental hospital for trying to kill his fiancée, Pauline (Marie Richardson). Upon his release, Carl, Pauline and another patient, Osvald (Erland Josephson), decide to make a "talking silent film" based on the final years of composer Franz Schubert. The movie's premiere is nearly a disaster, but Carl perseveres in his artistic vision and tries to maintain sanity, even as his mental disorder causes terrible difficulties. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member Se a direção de elenco de Bergman continuou afiada mesmo depois de décadas de trabalho, esse filme, feito para a TV, sofre com a falta de ritmo e as limitações de seu formato. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Audience Member I love Bergman but this one I nither understood, nor did it intreague me in any way Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Audience Member A television movie that almost seems as if it's "Bergman doing Bergman." However, there are some great performances and, as always, Bergman creates an intriguing premise. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Carl Akerblom (Börje Ahlstedt) has been committed to a mental hospital for trying to kill his fiancée, Pauline (Marie Richardson). Upon his release, Carl, Pauline and another patient, Osvald (Erland Josephson), decide to make a "talking silent film" based on the final years of composer Franz Schubert. The movie's premiere is nearly a disaster, but Carl perseveres in his artistic vision and tries to maintain sanity, even as his mental disorder causes terrible difficulties.
      Director
      Ingmar Bergman
      Screenwriter
      Ingmar Bergman
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      Swedish
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Nov 1, 1997, Original
      Runtime
      2h 0m
      Sound Mix
      Mono