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Private Confessions (1996): Cast

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Private Confessions is a 1996 drama directed by Liv Ullmann, starring Pernilla August as Anna, Max von Sydow and Samuel Fröler. It runs 2 hours 5 minutes.

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Private Confessions (1996) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 5m (125 min)
Director
Liv Ullmann
Genre
Drama
Original language
Swedish
Studio
SVT
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Private Confessions About?

The premise of Private Confessions without spoilers.

Five conversations frame a troubled marriage inspired by Ingmar Bergman’s parents. Anna (Pernilla August) confesses an affair to her uncle Jacob, a priest (Max von Sydow), who pushes her to tell husband Henrik. The story shifts across time, testing truth, and Anna’s revelations bring pain to both lover Tomas and Henrik.

Private Confessions Themes & Keywords

· 9 tags
  • reference to a zodiac sign
  • leo the astrological sign
  • reference to leo the astrological sign
  • priest
  • extramarital affair
  • sequel
  • story also published as novel
  • title directed by female
  • husband wife relationship
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Cast & crew

Private Confessions Cast & Characters

Pernilla August leads the cast as Anna, with Max von Sydow as Jacob and Samuel Fröler as Henrik. Directed by Liv Ullmann; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Liv Ullmann

More films directed by Liv Ullmann: Faithless and Sofie.

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Details

Private Confessions Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Conversazioni private” and “Encuentros privados”.

Also known as
  • Conversazioni private
  • Encuentros privados
  • 私人谈话
  • 사적인 고백
  • Intymne zwierzenia
  • Confissões Privadas

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FAQ

Private Confessions FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Private Confessions, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Private Confessions?

Private Confessions runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).

When was Private Confessions released?

Private Confessions was released on December 25, 1996.

Who directed Private Confessions?

Private Confessions was directed by Liv Ullmann.

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Who is in the cast of Private Confessions?

Private Confessions stars Pernilla August as Anna, Max von Sydow as Jacob and Samuel Fröler as Henrik, among 10 credited actors.

Does Private Confessions have a post-credit scene?

No. Private Confessions has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Private Confessions in?

The original language of Private Confessions is Swedish.

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