Our Need for Consolation (2012)

06/06/2012 (SE) • Drama, Documentary • 20m

Overview

Swedish writer Stig Dagerman (1923-1954) was a literary sensation who after a few productive years, suddenly fell silent. Struggling with writer's block, Dagerman wrote the essay "Our Need for Consolation" about his inner demons and his quest for freedom. For the first time in English, featuring Stellan Skarsgard as an on-camera narrator, this film brings Dagerman's powerful words to life in the form of a visual poem.

Our Need for Consolation (2012)

06/06/2012 (SE) • 20m

Drama, Documentary

Overview

Swedish writer Stig Dagerman (1923-1954) was a literary sensation who after a few productive years, suddenly fell silent. Struggling with writer's block, Dagerman wrote the essay "Our Need for Consolation" about his inner demons and his quest for freedom. For the first time in English, featuring Stellan Skarsgard as an on-camera narrator, this film brings Dagerman's powerful words to life in the form of a visual poem.

Top Billed Cast

Stellan Skarsgård

Narrator

Filip Hammarström

Stig Dagerman

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

biography

short film

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