The Ghost Sonata (Spöksonaten) 52 years old
A Chamber Play by August Strindberg
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.
Credits
The Ghost Sonata Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Gunnar Björnstrand He was 114, 76 years old when he died | as Översten |
| Marie Göranzon She was 82, now 82 years old | as Fröken |
| Allan Edwall He was 100, 72 years old when he died | as Gubben |
| Sture Ericson He was 112, 66 years old when he died | as Bengtsson |
| Per Myrberg He was 91, now 91 years old | as Johansson |
| Ulla Sjöblom She was 97, 62 years old when she died | as Mumien |
| Stefan Ekman He was 79, now 79 years old | as Studenten |
The Ghost Sonata Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| August Strindberg as Writer. He was 175 (63) years old when He died | Writing |
| Johan Bergenstråhle (director) as Director. He was 89 (60) years old when He died | Directing |
The Ghost Sonata (52 years)
A Chamber Play by August Strindberg
- Release day: Monday, October 30, 1972
- Runtime: 91 minutes