The Best Intentions
Directed by
Bille August
Swedish master Ingmar Bergman penned this loving tribute to his parent’s epic romance. In 1909, poor, idealistic theology student Henrik Bergman falls in love with Anna Åkerbloom, the intelligent, educated daughter of a rich family in Uppsala. After their wedding Henrik becomes a priest in the north of Sweden. Urbane Anna can’t stand living in the rural county and grows increasingly restless. She returns to Uppsala and the couple’s love and commitment are put to the test.
Director & Cast
- Director: Bille August
- Starring: Samuel Froler
- Starring: Pernilla August
- Starring: Max von Sydow
- Starring: Lena Endre
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Winner
Palme d'Or
Cannes Film Festival
Palme d'Or
Cannes Film Festival
Winner
Best Actress
Cannes Film Festival
Best Actress
Cannes Film Festival
Winner
Best Screenplay
Guldbagge Awards
Best Screenplay
Guldbagge Awards
Winner
Best Actress
Guldbagge Awards
Best Actress
Guldbagge Awards
Official Selection
Cannes Film Festival
Cannes Film Festival
Winner
Best Actress
National Society of Film Critics Awards
Best Actress
National Society of Film Critics Awards
Winner
Best Foreign Language Film
National Society of Film Critics Awards
Best Foreign Language Film
National Society of Film Critics Awards