TV series
Confessions of a Fool
1976, Swedish, on SVT2. Created by Kjell Grede.
Based on August Strindberg’s autobiographical novel about his marriage to Siri von Essen. She was married when she met him, but abandoned her husband, became Strindberg’s mistress and later his wife.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 192 min
- Status
- Ended in 1976
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Latest episode
S1 E4: Episode 4
Aired 8 December 1976
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 17 November 1976
- Last aired
- 8 December 1976
- Network
- SVT2
- Original title
- En dåres försvarstal
- Language
- Swedish
- Country
- Sweden
- Type
- Miniseries
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What Confessions of a Fool is based on
Confessions of a Fool is adapted from a novel.
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Confessions of a Fool: quick answers
Is Confessions of a Fool worth watching?
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How many seasons of Confessions of a Fool are there?
Confessions of a Fool has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 192 minutes each.
Is Confessions of a Fool finished?
Yes. Confessions of a Fool ended in 1976, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Confessions of a Fool on?
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What shows are like Confessions of a Fool?
If you liked Confessions of a Fool, try Julia, Homecoming, Chesapeake Shores.
Who created Confessions of a Fool?
Confessions of a Fool was created by Kjell Grede and stars Bibi Andersson, Gösta Ekman, Grynet Molvig.
What is Confessions of a Fool based on?
Confessions of a Fool is adapted from a novel.