August Strindberg: Ett liv (series) (1985)
Release Year: 1985
Nation: Sweden
Alternative Title: August Strindberg - Ein Leben zwischen Genie und Wahn, August Strindberg - Életjáték, August Strindbergin elämä
Director: Johan Bergenstråhle, Kjell Grede
Writer: Johan Bergenstråhle, Kjell Grede, Per Olov Enquist
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Keywords
Keywords: biography
Story
The six-part Swedish biographical TV series from 1985, 'August Strindberg: Ett liv (series)', chronicles the life of the renowned playwright, novelist, poet, essayist, and painter August Strindberg. The miniseries portrays Strindberg as a complex figure, characterized by misogyny, selfishness, and racism, who is willing to lose everything in pursuit of his art.
Summary
This Swedish biopic from 1985 offers a revealing glimpse into the life and work of August Strindberg, one of Sweden's most influential literary figures. While the sources provide limited plot details, they emphasize Strindberg's intense dedication to his craft, which comes at a personal cost. The miniseries explores Strindberg's multifaceted personality, his controversial views, and his relentless pursuit of artistic expression.
