The Ghost Sonata (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film
Released in 1973, The Ghost Sonata is a notable film directed by Ingmar Bergman, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. A 1973 version of the play directed by Ingmar Bergman. The Ghost Sonata relates the adventures of a young student, who idealizes the lives of the inhabitants of a stylish apartment building in Stockholm. He makes the acquaintance of the mysterious Jacob Hummel, who helps him to find his way into the apartment, only to find that it is a nest of betrayal and sickness. The world, the student learns, is hell and human beings must suffer to achieve salvation.
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- Where can I watch The Ghost Sonata (1973)?
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- When was The Ghost Sonata released?
- The Ghost Sonata was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.