Älskarinnan (1962)

Synopsis of Älskarinnan

In this drama, a young scientist goes to a Stockholm convention and ends up having an affair with a married man much older than she. The trouble begins when he refuses to throw over his wife for her. The distraught woman returns home and confesses the affair to her lover and then heads for Rome to take a new job. Just as she boards the train, she sees her older lover. He has decided to leave his wife for her and the two spend the night making love. In the cold morning light, the woman realizes she doesn't want him and so leaves without him. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

Director(s):

Vilgot Sjöman

Writer(s):

Vilgot Sjöman

• 1963 - Berlin International Film Festival - Silver Bear for Best Actress

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