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Our Need for Consolation

Our Need for Consolation

Jun 06, 2012 · 20m

Rated 10 out of 10

Director

Dan Levy Dagerman

Overview

Swedish writer Stig Dagerman (1923-1954) was a literary sensation who after a few productive years, suddenly fell silent. Struggling with writer's block, Dagerman wrote the essay "Our Need for Consolation" about his inner demons and his quest for freedom. For the first time in English, featuring Stellan Skarsgard as an on-camera narrator, this film brings Dagerman's powerful words to life in the form of a visual poem.

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What is Our Need for Consolation about?

Swedish writer Stig Dagerman (1923-1954) was a literary sensation who after a few productive years, suddenly fell silent. Struggling with writer's block, Dagerman wrote the essay "Our Need for Consolation" about his inner demons and his quest for freedom. For the first time in English, featuring Stellan Skarsgard as an on-camera narrator, this film brings Dagerman's powerful words to life in the…

When was Our Need for Consolation released?

Our Need for Consolation was released on June 6, 2012.

How long is Our Need for Consolation?

Our Need for Consolation runs 20 minutes.

Who directed Our Need for Consolation?

Our Need for Consolation was directed by Dan Levy Dagerman.

Who is in the cast of Our Need for Consolation?

The cast of Our Need for Consolation includes Stellan Skarsgård (Narrator) and Filip Hammarström (Stig Dagerman).

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