Our Need for Consolation (2012)

Our Need for Consolation

2012

Drama Documentary

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Director

Dan Levy Dagerman

Cast

Filip Hammarström as Stig Dagerman

Stellan Skarsgård as Narrator

Crew

Peter Cohen (Art Direction)

Ian Bloom (Cinematography)

Dan Levy Dagerman (Editor)

Tonia Moller (Editor)

Lo Dagerman (Executive Producer)