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Scenes from a Marriage

IMDb 8.1 1973 • 60 min • Drama

Director

Ingmar Bergman

Country

SE

Plot Summary

Johan and Marianne appear to have a stable marriage, but their relationship begins to unravel when Johan reveals an affair. Over the course of several years, the series follows their separation, divorce, and continued interactions as they form new relationships while remaining emotionally bound to one another. Told across six episodes, the narrative traces the changing terms of their intimacy, conflict, and dependency. (Note: This entry covers the 1973 six-part Swedish television miniseries. A condensed theatrical feature assembled from the same material was released separately in 1974.)

Top Cast

Liv Ullmann
Liv Ullmann Marianne
Erland Josephson
Erland Josephson Johan
Bibi Andersson
Bibi Andersson Katarina
Jan Malmsjö
Jan Malmsjö Peter
Gunnel Lindblom
Gunnel Lindblom Eva