| Description |
1 videodisc (107 min.) : sd., tinted col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet ([16 p.] ; ill. ; 19 cm.) |
| Series |
The Criterion collection ; 579
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Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs) ; 579.
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| System Details |
DVD, region 1, NTSC; (1.33:1) aspect ratio; Dolby digital stereo. |
| Note |
Silent, with Swedish intertitles and optional English subtitles and choice of 2 musical scores. |
| Cast |
Victor Sjöström, Hilda Borgström, Tore Svennberg, Astrid Holm, Concordia Selander, Lisa Lundholm, Tor Weijden. |
| Credits |
Cinematographer, J. Julius (Julius Jaenzon). |
| Note |
Based on the novel Körkarlen by Selma Lagerlöf. |
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Originally produced as a motion picture in 1921. |
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Includes option of 2 musical scores by Matti Bye and KTL. |
| Summary |
The last person to die on New Year's Eve before the clock strikes twelve is doomed to take the reins of Death's chariot and work tirelessly collecting fresh souls for the next year. So says the legend that drives the Phantom Carriage. The story concerns an alcoholic, abusive ne'er-do-well who is shown the error of his ways and the pure-of-heart Salvation Army sister who believes in his redemption. |
| Note |
Special features include audio commentary by film historian Casper Tybjerg; interview with Ingmar Bergman ; The Bergman connection, construction of Råsunda Studios, 2 musical scores. |
| Subject |
Ghost plays.
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Grim Reaper (Symbolic character) -- Drama.
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Redemption -- Drama.
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New Year -- Drama.
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Sweden -- Folklore -- Drama.
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Lagerlöf, Selma, 1858-1940 -- Film adaptations.
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| Genre |
Ghost films.
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Silent films.
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Silent films -- Sweden.
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Film adaptations.
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Fiction films.
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Feature films.
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Feature films -- Sweden.
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Foreign language films -- Swedish.
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| Added Author |
Sjöström, Victor, 1879-1960. Director. Screenwriter. Actor.
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Borgström, Hilda, 1871-1953. Actor.
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Svennberg, Tore, 1858-1941. Actor.
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Holm, Astrid, 1893-1961. Actor.
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Bye, Matti. Composer.
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Lagerlöf, Selma, 1858-1940.
Körkarlen.
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KTL (Musical group)
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Svensk filmindustri.
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Criterion Collection (Firm)
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| Note |
English title on container and disc label: Phantom carriage |
| ISBN |
9781604654752 |
| Standard No. |
715515086110 |
| Publisher # |
CC2052 Criterion Collection |
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