Spöksonaten (1972) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1972 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1972, Spöksonaten is a drame film directed by Johan Bergenstråhle, running about 91 minutes. “A Chamber Play by August Strindberg” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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. The play centers on a family of strangers who meet for the sake of meeting. They exchange no dialogue, nor gestures, they simply sit and bask in their own misfortune.
Who’s in it. Spöksonaten stars Allan Edwall as Gubben, Lilian Johansson as Mjölkflickan, Stefan Ekman as Studenten and Gunnar Björnstrand as Översten, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Spöksonaten 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 Spöksonaten page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spöksonaten tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch Spöksonaten (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Spöksonaten change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Spöksonaten worth watching?
- Spöksonaten holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Spöksonaten?
- Spöksonaten stars Allan Edwall, Lilian Johansson, Stefan Ekman, Gunnar Björnstrand and Lars Lennartsson.
- When was Spöksonaten released?
- Spöksonaten was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.