Our Need for Consolation
Swedish writer Stig Dagerman (1923-1954) was a literary sensation who after a few productive years, suddenly fell silent. Struggling with writer's block, Dagerman wrote the essay "Our Need for Consolation" about his inner demons and his quest for freedom. For the first time in English, featuring Stellan Skarsgard as an on-camera narrator, this film brings Dagerman's powerful words to life in the form of a visual poem.
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Our Need for Consolation
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 6, 2012
Runtime
0h 20m
Genres
Drama, Documentary
User Score
100%
Original Title
Our Need for Consolation
Production Companies
Dan Levy Dagerman
Director
Dan Levy Dagerman
Description
Swedish writer Stig Dagerman (1923-1954) was a literary sensation who after a few productive years, suddenly fell silent. Struggling with writer's block, Dagerman wrote the essay "Our Need for Consolation" about his inner demons and his quest for freedom. For the first time in English, featuring Stellan Skarsgard as an on-camera narrator, this film brings Dagerman's powerful words to life in the form of a visual poem.