From the Life of the Marionettes
1980, German. Directed by Ingmar Bergman.
The Woman He's About to Touch is a Dream. The Murder He's About to Commit is Not.
An account of the events before and after a murder committed by a disturbed businessman in a strained marriage, and what led him to perform such a shocking act.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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From the Life of the Marionettes is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Ingmar BergmanDirector
- Robert AtzornPeter Egerman
- Christine BucheggerKatarina Egerman
- Martin BenrathMogensjensen
- Rita RussekKatharina Krafft
- Lola MüthelCordelia Egerman
- Walter SchmidingerTim Mandelbaum
- Heinz BennentArthur Brenner
- Karl Heinz PelserUntersuchungsrichter
- Gaby DohmFrau Anders
- Toni BergerPortier
- Erwin FaberCast
- Heino HallhuberCast
Details
- Released
- 8 October 1980
- Original title
- Aus dem Leben der Marionetten
- Country
- Germany, Austria
- Written by
- Ingmar Bergman
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From the Life of the Marionettes: quick answers
Is From the Life of the Marionettes worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 122 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is From the Life of the Marionettes?
From the Life of the Marionettes runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does From the Life of the Marionettes have a post-credits scene?
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From the Life of the Marionettes parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for From the Life of the Marionettes yet.
Which OTT platform is From the Life of the Marionettes on?
From the Life of the Marionettes is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like From the Life of the Marionettes?
If you liked From the Life of the Marionettes, try Heart of Glass, Persona, A Zed & Two Noughts.
Who directed From the Life of the Marionettes?
From the Life of the Marionettes (1980) was directed by Ingmar Bergman and stars Robert Atzorn, Christine Buchegger, Martin Benrath.