Brink of Life


1h 24m 1958
Brink of Life

Brief Synopsis

Three women awaiting childbirth face turning points in their lives.

Film Details

Also Known As
Au seuil de la vie, Nara Livet, So Close to Life
Genre
Drama
Adaptation
Foreign
Medical
Release Date
1958

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 24m
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.37 : 1

Synopsis

Three mothers in a maternity ward voice their opinions about keeping and not keeping the child each is carrying.

Film Details

Also Known As
Au seuil de la vie, Nara Livet, So Close to Life
Genre
Drama
Adaptation
Foreign
Medical
Release Date
1958

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 24m
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.37 : 1

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Winner for Best Director (Bergman), Best Actress--Collective Prize (Dahlbeck, Thulin, Andersson, Ornas) at the 1958 Cannes Film Festival.

Released in Sweden March 31, 1958

Released in United States 1960

Shown at the Cannes Film Festival May 1958.

b&w

dialogue Swedish

meters 2310

subtitled

The Ajay Film Company handled the initial US release.

Released in United States 1960

Released in Sweden March 31, 1958