The Passion of Anna (1970)

  • R
  • 05/28/1970 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 41m

Man is the king of beasts...

Overview

Andreas, a man struggling with the recent demise of his marriage and his own emotional isolation, befriends a married couple also in the midst of psychological turmoil. In turn he meets Anna, who is grieving the recent deaths of her husband and son. She appears zealous in her faith and steadfast in her search for truth, but gradually her delusions surface. Andreas and Anna pursue a love affair, but he is unable to overcome his feelings of deep humiliation and remains disconnected. Meanwhile, the island community is victimized by an unknown person committing acts of animal cruelty.

Ingmar Bergman

Director, Writer

Cast

Max von Sydow's headshot

Max von Sydow

Andreas Winkelman
Liv Ullmann's headshot

Liv Ullmann

Anna Fromm
Bibi Andersson's headshot

Bibi Andersson

Eva Vergerus
Erland Josephson's headshot

Erland Josephson

Elis Vergerus
Erik Hell's headshot

Erik Hell

Johan Andersson
Sigge Fürst's headshot

Sigge Fürst

Verner
Svea Holst's headshot

Svea Holst

Verner's Wife (uncredited)
Annicka Kronberg's headshot

Annicka Kronberg

Katarina

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