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1973 Drama

Scenes from a Marriage

Johan and Marianne appear to have a stable marriage, but their relationship begins to unravel when Johan reveals an affair. Over the course of several years, the series follows their separation, divorce, and continued interactions as they form new relationships while remaining emotionally bound to one another. Told across six episodes, the narrative traces the changing terms of their intimacy, conflict, and dependency. (Note: This entry covers the 1973 six-part Swedish television miniseries. A condensed theatrical feature assembled from the same material was released separately in 1974.)

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Principal Cast

Liv Ullmann

Marianne

Erland Josephson

Johan

Bibi Andersson

Katarina

Jan Malmsjö

Peter

Gunnel Lindblom

Eva

Wenche Foss

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Bertil Norström

Arne

Anita Wall

Fru Palm, journalist

Rossana Mariano

Eva

Lena Bergman

Karin

Ingmar Bergman

Press photographer (uncredited)

Barbro Hiort af Ornäs

Fru Jacobi (uncredited)

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