Scenes from a Marriage

Scenes from a Marriage

162 minutes
1973
Sweden Drama

Marianne (Liv Ullmann) and Johan (Erland Josephson) always seemed like the perfect couple. But when Johan suddenly leaves Marianne for another woman, they are forced to confront the disintegration of their marriage. Shot in intense, intimate close-ups by master cinematographer, Sven Nykvist, the film chronicles ten years of turmoil and love that bind the couple despite their divorce and subsequent marriages. Flawless acting and dialogue portray the brutal pain and uplifting peace that accompany a lifetime of loving. Golden Globes | Best Foreign Language Film 1975 BAFTA | Nominations Best Actress 1976

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1973
Sweden Drama

Marianne (Liv Ullmann) and Johan (Erland Josephson) always seemed like the perfect couple. But when Johan suddenly leaves Marianne for another woman, they are forced to confront the disintegration of their marriage. Shot in intense, intimate close-ups by master cinematographer, Sven Nykvist, the film chronicles ten years of turmoil and love that bind the couple despite their divorce and subsequent marriages. Flawless acting and dialogue portray the brutal pain and uplifting peace that accompany a lifetime of loving.

Golden Globes | Best Foreign Language Film 1975
BAFTA | Nominations Best Actress 1976

Creators

Ingmar Bergman

Cast

Liv(Marianne) Ullmann, Erland Josephson, Gunnel Lindblom, Bibi Andersson, Jan(Peter) Malmsjö