Gunn Wållgren

Acting

Gunn Wållgren

Born November 16, 1913 · Göteborg, Göteborg- och Bohus län, Sweden

Died June 4, 1983 · aged 69

Gunn Wållgren (16 November 1913 – 4 June 1983) was a Swedish actress. Considered one of Sweden's finest and also to date most appreciated actresses, Wållgren was famous for her fragile and sensual way of acting, her warm and rich inner soulfulness, and her never failing ability of presenting an absolute presence and naturalness on stage. Her Chekhov and Ibsen character interpretations, in particu…

Known For

Fanny and AlexanderFanny and Alexander · 1982
Fanny and Alexander
7.81982
MovieFantasyDrama
As children in the loving Ekdahl family, Fanny and Alexander enjoy a happy life with their parents, who run a theater company. After their father dies unexpectedly, however, the siblings end up in a joyless home when their mother, Emilie, marries a stern bishop. The bleak situation gradually grows worse as the bishop becomes more controlling, but dedicated relatives make a valiant attempt to aid Emilie, Fanny and Alexander.
The Brothers LionheartThe Brothers Lionheart · 1977
The Brothers Lionheart
6.71977
MovieAdventureFantasy
After brothers Jonathan and Crusty pass away, they reunite in Nangijala, the land of eternal spring. Casting a long shadow over their world is the tyrant Tengil, ruler of the country Karmanjaka, where he’s building his new fortress up in the Ancient Mountains.
OrdetOrdet · 1943
Ordet
7.01943
MovieDrama
Swedish film of the Kaj Munk play that was made into a far more famous film by Carl Dreyer in Denmark twelve years later.
SonjaSonja · 1943
Sonja
7.21943
MovieDrama
Kurt and Sonja are happily married and dream of buying a house and have children. One day Kurt's old friend Nick pops up. Secrets from Sonja's past life surface.
The Man Who Quit SmokingThe Man Who Quit Smoking · 1972
The Man Who Quit Smoking
6.31972
MovieComedy
The Plot focuses on Dante Alighieri, a young man who loves smoking. When his father dies Dante inherits $17 million on one special condition: He must give up smoking in 14 days and then stay smoke-free for an entire year. If he fails, his uncle inherits the $17 million instead. Dante has a living hell while trying to quit, and hires a private detective agency called Little Secret Service who he gives free hands to stop him from smoking, While his uncle, who has taken up smoking himself, also does everything he can to make Dante smoke again.
Sally and FreedomSally and Freedom · 1981
Sally and Freedom
6.01981
MovieDrama
About choices in life and responsibilities. Sally has decided to have an abortion. It seriously affects her relationship with her partner Jonas, and their daughter Mia.
Woman Without a FaceWoman Without a Face · 1947
Woman Without a Face
5.51947
MovieDrama
Martin is married to Frida and together they have a son. One day after a quarrel with his wife, he goes to buy flowers to ask for forgiveness. In the flower shop he meets the beautiful Rut and falls instantly in love. They both start a passionate love affair but beneath the beautiful surface hides a completely different woman than he expected ...
The Emperor of PortugalliaThe Emperor of Portugallia · 1944
The Emperor of Portugallia
7.21944
MovieDrama
The poor farmer Jan is getting very old when he becomes father to the girl, Klara Gulla. First, he sees the child as a burden, but when he receives the newborn child in his arms he is overjoyed. He does everything in his power for her during her. But when she as an adult leaves home, Jan can not come over the loss of her.

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