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Through a Glass Darkly(1961)
Status: Released
Date: 1961-10-16
78%
509 Votes
Time: 1h 31m
Overview:
Karin hopes to recover from her recent stay at a mental hospital by spending the summer at her family's cottage on a tiny island. Her husband, Martin, cares for her but is frustrated by her physical withdrawal. Her younger brother, Minus, is confused by Karin's vulnerability and his own budding sexuality. Their father, David, cannot overcome his haughty remoteness. Beset by visions, Karin descends further into madness.
Languages: Latin, Swedish.
Countries:
Sweden
Revenue: $8,939.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: Through a Glass Darkly
Top 4 Billed Cast
Harriet Andersson
Karin
Gunnar Björnstrand
David
Max von Sydow
Martin
Lars Passgård
Minus
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"Through a Glass Darkly" Wins Foreign Language Film: 1962 Oscars
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"Through a Glass Darkly" Wins Foreign Language Film: 1962 Oscars - Featurette
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