Synopsis
Karin hopes to recover from her recent stay at a mental hospital by spending the summer at her family's cottage on a tiny island. Her husband, Martin, cares for her but is frustrated by her physical withdrawal. Her younger brother, Minus, is confused by Karin's vulnerability and his own budding sexuality. Their father, David, cannot overcome his haughty remoteness. Beset by visions, Karin descends further into madness.
Key facts
Original language
Swedish
Production companies
SF Studios
Awards
Academy Award for Best International Feature Film
Setting
Sweden
Trailer
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Festival History
- Academy Awards 1962 academy_award
- Berlin International Film Festival 1962 generic
- Locarno International Film Festival 1962 generic
- National Board of Review 1962 generic
Titles
| Original title | SÅSOM I EN SPEGEL | Swedish |
| Translated title | Through a Glass Darkly | English, Québec |
| Alternate title | À travers le miroir | |
| Alternate title | Comme dans un miroir |
Versions & editions
| Original version (Swedish) |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
