Our Need for Consolation

Our Need for Consolation

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2012-06-06

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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Our Need for Consolation

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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.

Released

2012-06-06

Runtime

20

Director

Dan Levy Dagerman

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Drama

Documentary

Language

English

Production

Dan Levy Dagerman

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    Stellan Skarsgård

    Stellan Skarsgård
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    Filip Hammarström

    Filip Hammarström