The Ghost Sonata
1972, Swedish. Directed by Johan Bergenstråhle.
A Chamber Play by August Strindberg
The Ghost Sonata relates the adventures of a young student, who idealizes the lives of the inhabitants of a stylish apartment building in Stockholm. He makes the acquaintance of the mysterious Jacob Hummel, who helps him to find his way into the apartment, only to find that it is a nest of betrayal and sickness. The world, the student learns, is hell and human beings must suffer to achieve salvation. The play centers on a family of strangers who meet for the sake of meeting. They exchange no dialogue, nor gestures, they simply sit and bask in their own misfortune.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Swedish
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Cast & crew
- Johan BergenstråhleDirector
- Allan EdwallGubben
- Stefan EkmanStudenten
- Lilian JohanssonMjölkflickan
- Lars LennartssonDen döde
- Inger Jalmert-MoritzDen mörka damen
- Gunnar BjörnstrandÖversten
- Ulla SjöblomMumien
- Marie GöranzonFröken
- Anders NyströmDen förnäme
- Per MyrbergJohansson
- Sture EricsonBengtsson
- Margit AndeliusFästmön
Details
- Released
- 30 October 1972
- Original title
- Spöksonaten
- Country
- Sweden
- Written by
- August Strindberg
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What The Ghost Sonata is based on
The Ghost Sonata is adapted from a play or musical.
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The Ghost Sonata runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
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Which OTT platform is The Ghost Sonata on?
The Ghost Sonata isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 October 1972. (Checked 5 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Ghost Sonata?
If you liked The Ghost Sonata, try Salomé, Hardball, What Maisie Knew.
Who directed The Ghost Sonata?
The Ghost Sonata (1972) was directed by Johan Bergenstråhle and stars Allan Edwall, Stefan Ekman, Lilian Johansson.
What is The Ghost Sonata based on?
The Ghost Sonata is adapted from a play or musical.