Secrets of Women
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Secrets of Women is a 1952 Swedish film
directed by Ingmar Bergman
.
The film is one of the director's early films and is basically a drama about young relationships told by a group of women (in flashbacks). However, as it came to be afterwards: the most memorable part of the film is the funny elevator
-scene between actors Gunnar Björnstrand
and Eva Dahlbeck
(a scene that was written as a kind of sketch
and is almost pure comedy). That scene became Bergman's first try at comedy on film; and he later stated that it was that very scene that made him realize he could write comedy at all (which he more successfully showed a few years later in films A Lesson in Love
(1954) and Smiles of a Summer Night
(1955)), and he was inspired for his later script-writing in the comedy genre by the scene in this film.
Cinema of Sweden
Swedish cinema is known as producing many critically acclaimed movies, and during the 20th century was the most prominent of Scandinavia. This is largely due to the popularity and prominence of the directors Ingmar Bergman, Victor Sjöström, and more recently Lasse Hallström and Lukas...
directed by Ingmar Bergman
Ingmar Bergman
Ernst Ingmar Bergman was a Swedish director, writer and producer for film, stage and television. Described by Woody Allen as "probably the greatest film artist, all things considered, since the invention of the motion picture camera", he is recognized as one of the most accomplished and...
.
The film is one of the director's early films and is basically a drama about young relationships told by a group of women (in flashbacks). However, as it came to be afterwards: the most memorable part of the film is the funny elevator
Elevator
An elevator is a type of vertical transport equipment that efficiently moves people or goods between floors of a building, vessel or other structures...
-scene between actors Gunnar Björnstrand
Gunnar Björnstrand
Gunnar Björnstrand was a Swedish actor known for his frequent work with writer/director Ingmar Bergman. He was born in Stockholm. He appeared in over 180 films....
and Eva Dahlbeck
Eva Dahlbeck
Eva Dahlbeck was a Swedish actress and author.Eva Dahlbeck was born in Saltsjö-Duvnäs near Stockholm. She attended the prestigious acting school of the Royal Dramatic Theatre from 1941 to 1944, and acted on the Theatre's stage from 1944 to 1964...
(a scene that was written as a kind of sketch
Sketch comedy
A sketch comedy consists of a series of short comedy scenes or vignettes, called "sketches," commonly between one and ten minutes long. Such sketches are performed by a group of comic actors or comedians, either on stage or through an audio and/or visual medium such as broadcasting...
and is almost pure comedy). That scene became Bergman's first try at comedy on film; and he later stated that it was that very scene that made him realize he could write comedy at all (which he more successfully showed a few years later in films A Lesson in Love
A Lesson in Love
A Lesson in Love is a 1954 Swedish film directed by Ingmar Bergman.The film is a comedy by Ingmar Bergman and one of his early films. It deals with the marriage of David and his wife Marianne.The filmscore is by Dag Wirén.-Cast:...
(1954) and Smiles of a Summer Night
Smiles of a Summer Night
Smiles of a Summer Night a.k.a. Smiles on a Summer Night is a 1955 Swedish comedy film directed by Ingmar Bergman. It was the first of Bergman's films to bring the director international success, due to its exposure at the 1956 Cannes Film Festival...
(1955)), and he was inspired for his later script-writing in the comedy genre by the scene in this film.
Cast
- Anita BjörkAnita BjörkAnita Björk is a Swedish actress.Born in Tällberg, Dalarna, Anita Björk attended Dramatens elevskola in 1942-45....
– Rakel - Eva DahlbeckEva DahlbeckEva Dahlbeck was a Swedish actress and author.Eva Dahlbeck was born in Saltsjö-Duvnäs near Stockholm. She attended the prestigious acting school of the Royal Dramatic Theatre from 1941 to 1944, and acted on the Theatre's stage from 1944 to 1964...
– Karin - Maj-Britt NilssonMaj-Britt NilssonMaj-Britt Nilsson was a Swedish movie actress of the 1940s and 1950s.Nilsson was born in Stockholm and trained at the drama school of the Royal Dramatic Theater there...
– Marta - Birger MalmstenBirger MalmstenBirger Malmsten was a Swedish actor. He had many roles in Ingmar Bergman's movies.-Selected filmography:*It Rains on Our Love *A Ship to India *Music in Darkness *Eva...
– Martin Lobelius - Gunnar BjörnstrandGunnar BjörnstrandGunnar Björnstrand was a Swedish actor known for his frequent work with writer/director Ingmar Bergman. He was born in Stockholm. He appeared in over 180 films....
– Fredrik Lobelius - Karl-Arne HolmstenKarl-Arne HolmstenKarl-Arne Holmsten was a Swedish film actor. He appeared in 83 films between 1938 and 1968. He was born in Uppsala, Sweden and died in Lidingö, Sweden.-Selected filmography:* Girl with Hyacinths...
– Eugen Lobelius - Jarl Kulle – Kaj
- Aino TaubeAino TaubeAino Taube was a Swedish film and theatre actress. She appeared in 50 films between 1931 and 1988.-Selected filmography:* They Staked Their Lives * Secrets of Women...
– Annette - Håkan WestergrenHåkan WestergrenHåkan Westergren was a Swedish actor. He was mostly known for playing in Swedish comedy movies during the 1930's and 1940's, but was sometimes seen in some more serious roles. He was married to Swedish actress Inga Tidblad.-External links:...
– Paul Lobelius - Gerd AnderssonGerd AnderssonGerd Andersson is a Swedish film actress. She was born in Stockholm, Sweden and is the sister of Bibi Andersson.-Selected filmography:* Summer Interlude * Secrets of Women * Fanny and Alexander...
– Maj - Björn BjelfvenstamBjörn BjelfvenstamBjörn Bjelfvenstam is a Swedish film actor. He was born in Uppsala, Sweden.-Selected filmography:* Secrets of Women * Smiles of a Summer Night * Last Pair Out * Wild Strawberries...
– Henrik Lobelius