How long is In the Presence of a Clown?

In the Presence of a Clown is 2 hr long.

Who is Uncle Carl Akerblom in In the Presence of a Clown?

Börje Ahlstedt plays Uncle Carl Akerblom in the film.

What is In the Presence of a Clown about?

Carl Akerblom (Börje Ahlstedt) has been committed to a mental hospital for trying to kill his fiancée, Pauline (Marie Richardson). Upon his release, Carl, Pauline and another patient, Osvald (Erland Josephson), decide to make a "talking silent film" based on the final years of composer Franz Schubert. The movie's premiere is nearly a disaster, but Carl perseveres in his artistic vision and tries to maintain sanity, even as his mental disorder causes terrible difficulties.

In the Presence of a Clown

Name: In the Presence of a Clown
Genre: Drama
Released: 1997-11-01
Duration: 120
Rating: 79

NR 2 hr

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How long is In the Presence of a Clown?: In the Presence of a Clown is 2 hr long.

Who directed In the Presence of a Clown?: Ingmar Bergman

Who is Uncle Carl Akerblom in In the Presence of a Clown?: Börje Ahlstedt plays Uncle Carl Akerblom in the film.

What is In the Presence of a Clown about?: Carl Akerblom (Börje Ahlstedt) has been committed to a mental hospital for trying to kill his fiancée, Pauline (Marie Richardson). Upon his release, Carl, Pauline and another patient, Osvald (Erland Josephson), decide to make a "talking silent film" based on the final years of composer Franz Schubert. The movie's premiere is nearly a disaster, but Carl perseveres in his artistic vision and tries to maintain sanity, even as his mental disorder causes terrible difficulties.