In the Presence of a Clown
Storyline & Plot Summary
In 1925, eccentric inventor and Franz Schubert devotee Carl Åkerblom is confined to a psychiatric ward in Uppsala after attempting to murder his fiancée. Obsessed with death, music, and the future of cinema, he joins forces with a fellow patient to create a “living talkie,” an experimental film performance with live-spoken dialogue. As the project unfolds, art, madness, and mortality collide in a tragicomic reflection on creativity and human frailty.
Production Details
Cast
Börje Ahlstedt
Uncle Carl Åkerblom
Marie Richardson
Pauline Thibualt
Erland Josephson
Osvald Vogler
Pernilla August
Karin Bergman
Anita Björk
Anna Åkerblom
Agneta Ekmanner
Klovnen Rigmor
Lena Endre
Märta Lundberg
Gunnel Fred
Emma Vogler
Anna Björk
Mia Falk
Peter Stormare
Petrus Landahl
Gerthi Kulle
Sister Stella
Johan Lindell
Johan Egerman
Folke Asplund
Fredrik Blom
Inga Landgré
Alma Berglund
Alf Nilsson
Stefan Larsson
Harriet Nordlund
Karin Persson
Tord Peterson
Algot Frövik
Birgitta Pettersson
Hanna Apelblad
Sticko Attermark
Mental patient
Ingmar Bergman
Mental patient
Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown
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An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.
Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.