1943 | Sweden | Fiction

There’s a Fire Burning (Det brenner en ild)

  • Swedish - 100 mins
  • Director | Gustaf Molander
  • Writer | Karl Ragnar Gierow, Gustaf Molander, Gösta Stevens
  • Producer | -

STATUS: Released

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In an unnamed country, the greatest supporter of the National Theatre and its actors is a diplomat from a foreign country, Ernst Lemmering. He is also in a relationship with the theatre’s star actress Harriet Brandt. After a late night rehearsal news of an occupation is released.

Drama Political Thriller Occupation Love Story Theatre Diplomacy Tension Historical Context Relationships Artistic Expression
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