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The Ghost Sonata

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1972 | 91 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Hamlet or Hairspray, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Swedish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1972: an older pace and style.

The Ghost Sonata relates the adventures of a young student, who idealizes the lives of the inhabitants of a stylish apartment building in Stockholm. He makes the acquaintance of the mysterious Jacob Hummel, who helps him to find his way into the apartment, only to find that it is a nest of betrayal and sickness. The world, the student learns, is hell and human beings must suffer to achieve salvation. The play centers on a family of strangers who meet for the sake of meeting. They exchange no dialogue, nor gestures, they simply sit and bask in their own misfortune.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Johan Bergenstråhle

  • Allan EdwallGubben
  • Stefan EkmanStudenten
  • Lilian JohanssonMjölkflickan
  • Lars LennartssonDen döde
  • Inger Jalmert-MoritzDen mörka damen
  • Gunnar BjörnstrandÖversten
  • Ulla SjöblomMumien
  • Marie GöranzonFröken
  • Anders NyströmDen förnäme
  • Per MyrbergJohansson