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The Blessed Ones (1986): Cast

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The Blessed Ones is a 1986 drama directed by Ingmar Bergman, starring Per Myrberg as Sune Burman, Harriet Andersson and Kristina Adolphson. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes.

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The Blessed Ones (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 21m (81 min)
Director
Ingmar Bergman
Genre
Drama
Original language
Swedish
Studio
SVT
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Blessed Ones About?

The premise of The Blessed Ones without spoilers.

Sune, a theology student who dropped out and is the son of a priest, meets Viveka in a church and they bond over a theological debate before marrying. Over the years Viveka grows emotionally unstable, plagued by jealousy and religious anxiety. Sune accepts her condition, shuns help, and obeys her erratic commands, worsening their turmoil.

The Blessed Ones Themes & Keywords

· 5 tags
  • mental illness
  • schizophrenia
  • amour fou
  • husband wife relationship
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Blessed Ones Cast & Characters

Per Myrberg leads the cast as Sune Burman, with Harriet Andersson as Viveka Burman and Kristina Adolphson. Directed by Ingmar Bergman; 13 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Ingmar Bergman

More films directed by Ingmar Bergman, best-rated first: The Seventh Seal, Wild Strawberries, Persona and The Magician.

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Details

The Blessed Ones Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Il segno” and “Los elegidos”.

Also known as
  • Il segno
  • Los elegidos
  • Les Deux Bienheureux
  • Autuaat
  • 被祝福的一对

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The Blessed Ones FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Blessed Ones, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Blessed Ones?

The Blessed Ones runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).

When was The Blessed Ones released?

The Blessed Ones was released on February 19, 1986.

Who directed The Blessed Ones?

The Blessed Ones was directed by Ingmar Bergman.

More films by Ingmar Bergman

Who is in the cast of The Blessed Ones?

The Blessed Ones stars Per Myrberg as Sune Burman, Harriet Andersson as Viveka Burman and Kristina Adolphson, among 13 credited actors.

Does The Blessed Ones have a post-credit scene?

No. The Blessed Ones has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Blessed Ones in?

The original language of The Blessed Ones is Swedish.

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