The Freethinker (1994) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
The Freethinker (1994) — The film portrays the Swedish playwright, novelist, poet, essayist and painter August Strindberg's life 1849-1912.
The Freethinker (1994) Storyline
The film portrays the Swedish playwright, novelist, poet, essayist and painter August Strindberg's life 1849-1912. Through his extensive correspondence and literary production, from the supposed first work, the drama "The Free Thinker" (1869), to the posthumously published "The Occult Diary" (published 1977 ). But also his three wives, Siri von Essen, Frida Uhl and Harriet Bosse, and the children Karin, Greta and Hans are given space in the film. The unpublished first drama "The Free Thinker", depicts a young man forced to break with family and tradition to follow his conscience and ideals, becomes a prophecy about the author's own life.
Full Cast & Crew
- Anders Mattsson as August Strindberg
- Lena Settervall as Siri von Essen
- Roland Borgström as Carl-Oskar Strindberg
- Ingela Berger as Ulrika Eleonora Strindberg
- Torsten Föllinger as August Strindberg (Old)
- Mikael Rubbestad as August Strindberg (12 Years Old)
- Emil Eriksson as August Strindberg (7 Years Old)
- Karin Rubbestad as Eva Karlsson
- Camilla Lindberg as Karin Strindberg (14 Years Old)
- Karin Jansson as Karin Strindberg (8 Years Old)
- Sofi Holt as Greta Strindberg (6 Years Old)
- Jonas Holt as Hans Strindberg (4 Years Old)
- Karin Hagås as Ann Marie
- Göran Boll as Carl-Gustaf Wrangel
- Sofia Björnstedt as Sofia in de Betou
Why Watch The Freethinker?
The Vibe: The Freethinker is a captivating and well-crafted history movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1994. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.6/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with history-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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