Movie

The Freethinker

★ 7.1(9)19944h 36m

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Director: Göran Bäuerle, Mats Gustavsson, Thérèse Ferry, Fredrik Heurlin, Åsa Hoflin, Pauli Saastamoinen, Åsa Wendel, Hedvig Blidberg, Maryn Eales, Stefan Norlin, Ziskas Szemes, Peter Lindnér, Saman Ali, Annika Hallström, Helen Walhgren, Charlie Kristiansson, Ria Busch, Eva Bowden, Jan-Anders Hansson, Robert Stengård, Daniel Strömberg, Ann Duroj, Niklas Westergren, Peter Watkins
Release date: 1994-09-03
Runtime: 4h 36m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Sweden
Studio: Arbetarnas Bildningsförbund

About The Freethinker

The Freethinker is a 1994 movie in the History and Drama genres, directed by Göran Bäuerle, Mats Gustavsson, Thérèse Ferry, Fredrik Heurlin, Åsa Hoflin, Pauli Saastamoinen, Åsa Wendel, Hedvig Blidberg, Maryn Eales, Stefan Norlin, Ziskas Szemes, Peter Lindnér, Saman Ali, Annika Hallström, Helen Walhgren, Charlie Kristiansson, Ria Busch, Eva Bowden, Jan-Anders Hansson, Robert Stengård, Daniel Strömberg, Ann Duroj, Niklas Westergren and Peter Watkins, starring Anders Mattsson, Lena Settervall and Roland Borgström. It has a runtime of 4 hours 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 9 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Freethinker in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The film portrays the Swedish playwright, novelist, poet, essayist and painter August Strindberg's life 1849-1912. Through his extensive correspondence and literary production, from the supposed first work, the drama "The Free Thinker" (1869), to the posthumously published "The Occult Diary" (published 1977 ). But also his three wives, Siri von Essen, Frida Uhl and Harriet Bosse, and the children Karin, Greta and Hans are given space in the film. The unpublished first drama "The Free Thinker", depicts a young man forced to break with family and tradition to follow his conscience and ideals, becomes a prophecy about the author's own life.

Cast

Anders Mattsson

August Strindberg

Lena Settervall

Siri von Essen

Roland Borgström

Carl-Oskar Strindberg

Ingela Berger

Ulrika Eleonora Strindberg

Torsten Föllinger

August Strindberg (Old)

Mikael Rubbestad

August Strindberg (12 Years Old)

Emil Eriksson

August Strindberg (7 Years Old)

Karin Rubbestad

Eva Karlsson

Camilla Lindberg

Karin Strindberg (14 Years Old)

Karin Jansson

Karin Strindberg (8 Years Old)

Sofi Holt

Greta Strindberg (6 Years Old)

Jonas Holt

Hans Strindberg (4 Years Old)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Freethinker in Italy?+

The Freethinker is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Freethinker on Netflix?+

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How long is The Freethinker?+

The Freethinker has a runtime of 4 hours 36 minutes (276 minutes).

Who stars in The Freethinker?+

The Freethinker stars Anders Mattsson, Lena Settervall, Roland Borgström, Ingela Berger and Torsten Föllinger.

When did The Freethinker come out?+

The Freethinker is a 1994 movie directed by Göran Bäuerle, Mats Gustavsson, Thérèse Ferry, Fredrik Heurlin, Åsa Hoflin, Pauli Saastamoinen, Åsa Wendel, Hedvig Blidberg, Maryn Eales, Stefan Norlin, Ziskas Szemes, Peter Lindnér, Saman Ali, Annika Hallström, Helen Walhgren, Charlie Kristiansson, Ria Busch, Eva Bowden, Jan-Anders Hansson, Robert Stengård, Daniel Strömberg, Ann Duroj, Niklas Westergren and Peter Watkins.

What genre is The Freethinker?+

The Freethinker is History and Drama film.

Who directed The Freethinker?+

The Freethinker was directed by Göran Bäuerle, Mats Gustavsson, Thérèse Ferry, Fredrik Heurlin, Åsa Hoflin, Pauli Saastamoinen, Åsa Wendel, Hedvig Blidberg, Maryn Eales, Stefan Norlin, Ziskas Szemes, Peter Lindnér, Saman Ali, Annika Hallström, Helen Walhgren, Charlie Kristiansson, Ria Busch, Eva Bowden, Jan-Anders Hansson, Robert Stengård, Daniel Strömberg, Ann Duroj, Niklas Westergren and Peter Watkins.