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Confessions of a Fool

1976Movie3 h 3 min

DramaHistory
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

A romantic, melancholic drama movie about a real life story and history, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

About August Strindberg's marriage to Siri von Essen. She was married when she met him, but abandoned her husband, became Strindberg's mistress and later his wife.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Biographical Story
  • Complex Marriage
  • Psychological Depth
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Artistic Conflict
  • Social Commentary
  • Period Piece

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Kjell Grede
Written by
August Strindberg, Kjell Grede

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 17, 1976 · 3 h 3 min · Drama, History

Released
October 17, 1976
Runtime
3 h 3 min
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
English
Made in
Sweden

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Confessions of a Fool worth watching?"

Questions about Confessions of a Fool

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Confessions of a Fool worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.3).

Is Confessions of a Fool good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Confessions of a Fool plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.