Confessions of a Fool (1976)
Plot.
Based on August Strindberg’s autobiographical novel about his marriage to Siri von Essen. She was married when she met him, but abandoned her husband, became Strindberg’s mistress and later his wife.
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Cast & Crew.
Bibi Andersson
Maria / Siri von Essen
Gösta Ekman
Axel
Grynet Molvig
Friend
Tomas Bolme
Gustaf
Gerd Hagman
Mother
Arne Källerud
the fiancée's father
Lars Edström
Axel's friend
Marie Göranzon
Abel
Claire Wikholm
Abel
Folke Hjort
Doctor
Kjell Grede
Creator / Director / Writer
Lisbeth Zachrisson
Mathilde
August Strindberg
Novel
Ingmar Bergman
Producer
Katinka Faragó
Production Manager
Tony Forsberg
Director of Photography
Details.
Release DateNovember 17, 1976
Original NameEn dåres försvarstal
StatusEnded
Seasons1
Episodes4
Running Time3h 12m
Genres
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This TV Show Is About.
based on novel or book
based on a true story
based on memoir or autobiography
strindberg
Miniseries