Miss Julie (1951 film)
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Miss Julie is a 1951 Swedish drama film directed by Alf Sjöberg and starring Anita Björk
and Ulf Palme
, based on the play of the same name
by August Strindberg
. The film deals with class, sex and power as the title character, the daughter of a Count in 19th century Sweden, begins a relationship with one of the estate's servants. The film won the Grand Prize at the 1951 Cannes Film Festival
.
's Miss Julie
in 1949, starring Ulf Palme as Jean and Inga Tidblad in the title role. For the film adaption, not only Palme was kept but also many of the set designs. Tidblad however, at the age of almost 50, was replaced by the 27-year-old Anita Björk. Tidblad's interpretation was held as an ideal by the director and only during the exterior sequences, which had not been part of the stage version, did Björk feel that the part actually belonged to her. Filming took place between 28 April and 18 July 1950 in Sandrew
's studios and various locations in the Stockholm area, including Dalarö
, Stora Wäsby Castle and the Drottningholm Palace
Park.
Anita Björk
Anita Björk is a Swedish actress.Born in Tällberg, Dalarna, Anita Björk attended Dramatens elevskola in 1942-45....
and Ulf Palme
Ulf Palme
Ulf Palme was a Swedish film actor. He was born in Stockholm, and died in Ingarö, Sweden.-Selected filmography:* Only a Mother * Prison * Girl with Hyacinths...
, based on the play of the same name
Miss Julie
Miss Julie is a naturalistic play written in 1888 by August Strindberg dealing with class, love, lust, the battle of the sexes, and the interaction among them...
by August Strindberg
August Strindberg
Johan August Strindberg was a Swedish playwright, novelist, poet, essayist and painter. A prolific writer who often drew directly on his personal experience, Strindberg's career spanned four decades, during which time he wrote over 60 plays and more than 30 works of fiction, autobiography,...
. The film deals with class, sex and power as the title character, the daughter of a Count in 19th century Sweden, begins a relationship with one of the estate's servants. The film won the Grand Prize at the 1951 Cannes Film Festival
1951 Cannes Film Festival
The 4th Cannes Film Festival was held on 3-20 April 1951. The festival was not held in 1950.-Jury:*André Maurois *Georges Bidault *Louis Chauvet *A...
.
Cast
- Anita BjörkAnita BjörkAnita Björk is a Swedish actress.Born in Tällberg, Dalarna, Anita Björk attended Dramatens elevskola in 1942-45....
as Miss Julie - Ulf PalmeUlf PalmeUlf Palme was a Swedish film actor. He was born in Stockholm, and died in Ingarö, Sweden.-Selected filmography:* Only a Mother * Prison * Girl with Hyacinths...
as Jean - Märta Dorff as Kristin, cook
- Lissi Alandh as Countess Berta, Julie's mother
- Anders HenriksonAnders HenriksonAnders Henrikson was a Swedish actor and film director. He appeared in 57 films between 1913 and 1965. He also directed 30 films between 1933 and 1956.-Selected filmography:Actor* Den starkaste...
as Count Carl, Julie's father - Inga GillInga GillInga Gill was a Swedish film actress. She was born in Stockholm, Sweden and died there of thrombosis.-Selected filmography:* Thirst * Dreams * The Seventh Seal * Brink of Life...
as Viola - Åke Fridell as Robert
- Kurt-Olof Sundström as Julie's fiancé
- Max von SydowMax von SydowMax von Sydow is a Swedish actor. He has also held French citizenship since 2002. He has starred in many films and had supporting roles in dozens more...
as hand - Margaretha KrookMargaretha KrookMargaretha Krook was a Swedish stage and film actress. She won the Eugene O'Neill Award in 1974. In 1976, she won the Guldbagge Award for Best Actress for the film Release the Prisoners to Spring.-Selected Filmography:...
as governess - Åke ClaessonÅke ClaessonÅke Claesson was a Swedish film actor. He appeared in 64 films between 1925 and 1962.-Selected filmography:* The Heavenly Play * Resan bort * Iris and the Lieutenant...
as doctor - Inger Norberg as Julie as a child
- Jan Hagerman as Jean as a child
Production
Alf Sjöberg had directed a stage adaption of August StrindbergAugust Strindberg
Johan August Strindberg was a Swedish playwright, novelist, poet, essayist and painter. A prolific writer who often drew directly on his personal experience, Strindberg's career spanned four decades, during which time he wrote over 60 plays and more than 30 works of fiction, autobiography,...
's Miss Julie
Miss Julie
Miss Julie is a naturalistic play written in 1888 by August Strindberg dealing with class, love, lust, the battle of the sexes, and the interaction among them...
in 1949, starring Ulf Palme as Jean and Inga Tidblad in the title role. For the film adaption, not only Palme was kept but also many of the set designs. Tidblad however, at the age of almost 50, was replaced by the 27-year-old Anita Björk. Tidblad's interpretation was held as an ideal by the director and only during the exterior sequences, which had not been part of the stage version, did Björk feel that the part actually belonged to her. Filming took place between 28 April and 18 July 1950 in Sandrew
Sandrew Metronome
Sandrew Metronome is a Scandinavian film distributor. It is one of the biggest distributor companies in the Nordic countries. It is owned by the Anders Sandrew Foundation and the Norwegian Schibsted group....
's studios and various locations in the Stockholm area, including Dalarö
Dalarö
Dalarö is a locality situated in Haninge Municipality, Stockholm County, Sweden with 1,190 inhabitants in 2005.It is situated south-east of Stockholm and is part of Metropolitan Stockholm and serves as a recreational summer spot for Stockholmers...
, Stora Wäsby Castle and the Drottningholm Palace
Drottningholm Palace
The Drottningholm Palace is the private residence of the Swedish royal family. It is located in Drottningholm. It is built on the island Lovön , and is one of Sweden's Royal Palaces. It was originally built in the late 16th century. It served as a residence of the Swedish royal court for most of...
Park.