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Our Need for Consolation (2012)
Director: Dan Levy Dagerman
Cast: Stellan Skarsgård, Filip Hammarström
Runtime20 min
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Swedish writer Stig Dagerman (1923-1954) was a literary sensation who after a few productive years, suddenly fell silent. Struggling with writer's block, Dagerman wrote the essay "Our Need for Consolation" about his inner demons and his quest for freedom. For the first time in English, featuring Stellan Skarsgard as an on-camera narrator, this film brings Dagerman's powerful words to life in the form of a visual poem.
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Our Need for Consolation is a critically acclaimed 2012 documentary film that brings to life the powerful words of Swedish writer Stig Dagerman. Featuring Stellan Skarsgard as a narrator, the film is a visual poem exploring Dagerman's inner demons and quest for freedom. While reception and ratings information is limited, the film has been praised for its thoughtful adaptation of Dagerman's influential essay.