Backanterna (1993): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1993 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1993, Backanterna is a fantasy, drama, musik and fernsehfilm film directed by Ingmar Bergman, running about 140 minutes.
What it’s about. The young wine god Dionysus returns to his native town of Thebes after having established his cult in the east. In his entourage, he has a run of Bacchantes. Semele, his mother, was distrusted by her family when she claimed that Zeus was the father of her child. Dionysus has come to restore her, revealing his divinity, and require proper worship of the Theban legion.
Who’s in it. Backanterna stars Sylvia Lindenstrand as Dionysos, Laila Andersson-Palme as Teiresias, Sten Wahlund as Kadmos and Peter Mattei as Pentheus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Backanterna sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Backanterna page.
If you liked it. Fans of Backanterna tend to enjoy Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, The Green Mile, Chihiros Reise ins Zauberland and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.
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- Where can I watch Backanterna (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Backanterna change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Backanterna worth watching?
- Backanterna holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, musik and fernsehfilm. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Backanterna?
- Backanterna stars Sylvia Lindenstrand, Laila Andersson-Palme, Sten Wahlund, Peter Mattei and Anita Soldh.
- When was Backanterna released?
- Backanterna was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.