''Gosta Berling'', 1924
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''Gosta Berling'', 1924
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster
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A vintage Swedish movie poster of ''Gosta Berling'', commonly known as "The Saga of Gösta Berling," is a Swedish silent film released in 1924. It is based on the 1891 debut novel of the same name by Swedish author Selma Lagerlöf, who later became the first woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature. The film is notable for featuring the young and rising Swedish actress Greta Garbo in one of her early prominent roles.
The film is set in 1820s Sweden and follows the story of Gösta Berling, a defrocked minister played by Lars Hanson, who becomes the leader of a group of misfits and outcasts living in a manor called Ekeby. Gösta Berling's charismatic and unconventional leadership style endears him to the group of vagabonds and rebels, and they engage in various adventures and schemes.
Greta Garbo plays the role of Elisabeth Dohna, a wealthy and beautiful noblewoman who arrives at Ekeby and becomes romantically involved with Gösta Berling. Their passionate and tumultuous love story is a central element of the film. Garbo's performance in "The Saga of Gösta Berling" was one of her early successes and helped launch her international career as a film actress.
The film is known for its romantic and melodramatic themes, beautiful cinematography, and strong performances by the cast. It also explores themes of redemption, love, and societal norms. "The Saga of Gösta Berling" was directed by Swedish filmmaker Mauritz Stiller and marked an important milestone in the careers of both Greta Garbo and Lars Hanson. It is considered one of the classics of Swedish silent cinema and an early masterpiece of Swedish cinema as a whole.
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