The Best Intentions


3h 2m 1992

Brief Synopsis

The story of the relationship between Ingmar Bergman's parents from the time they met in 1909 to 1918, the year Bergman was born. Although the period covered was a troubled one, the film focuses on the good intentions his parents had entering the marriage.

Film Details

Also Known As
Best Intentions, Den goda viljan, Las Mejores intenciones, Les Meilleures Intentions, Mejores intenciones, meilleures intentions
MPAA Rating
Genre
Biography
Drama
Foreign
Period
Romance
Release Date
1992
Distribution Company
Samuel Goldwyn Films
Location
Sweden; Italy; Switzerland

Technical Specs

Duration
3h 2m

Synopsis

The story of the relationship between Ingmar Bergman's parents from the time they met in 1909 to 1918, the year Bergman was born. Although the period covered was a troubled one, the film focuses on the good intentions his parents had entering the marriage.

Film Details

Also Known As
Best Intentions, Den goda viljan, Las Mejores intenciones, Les Meilleures Intentions, Mejores intenciones, meilleures intentions
MPAA Rating
Genre
Biography
Drama
Foreign
Period
Romance
Release Date
1992
Distribution Company
Samuel Goldwyn Films
Location
Sweden; Italy; Switzerland

Technical Specs

Duration
3h 2m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Summer July 10, 1992

Released in United States July 17, 1992

Released in United States on Video October 27, 1993

Released in United States 1992

Released in United States October 1992

Shown at Montreal World Film Festival (out of competition) August 27 - September 7, 1992.

Shown at Valladolid International Film Festival (out of competition) October 23-31, 1992.

Began shooting July 17, 1990.

Completed shooting April 15, 1991.

Miniseries version (4 x 90) broadcast over Swedish television late December 1991.

Miniseries version broadcast over PBS on "Masterpiece Theatre" July 24 - August 7, 1994.

Released in United States Summer July 10, 1992

Released in United States July 17, 1992 (Los Angeles)

Released in United States on Video October 27, 1993

Released in United States 1992 (Shown at Montreal World Film Festival (out of competition) August 27 - September 7, 1992.)

Released in United States October 1992 (Shown at Valladolid International Film Festival (out of competition) October 23-31, 1992.)