Three Dances
Originally released in 1946. Three Dances is a drama film. directed by Gerd Osten. At just 15 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Birgit Cullberg, Topsy Håkansson, and Julius Mengarelli
Synopsis
About two key pioneers of Swedish dance in the 1900s: Birgit Åkesson and Birgit Cullberg. Both were born in 1908 and became choreographers who made a big impression in the international dance history. Birgit Åkesson, in the serious "Fertility" directed by Alf Sjoberg, debuted in 1934 in Paris. She was co-designed the European avant-garde modern dance language, and created in the 1950s and 1960s, legendary works for the Stockholm Opera together with others including composer Karl-Birger Blomdahl and Erik Lindegren as librettist. Birgit Cullberg gives a much more relaxed and humorous impressions in "Antonius & Cleopatra", directed by Gerd Osten. Cullberg got her big break as a choreographer a few years in "Miss Julie" in 1950. After spending some time abroad Birgit Cullberg returned to Sweden and formed in 1967 the Cullberg Ballet, which she led until 1985. Topsy Håkansson, who performs the role as the gypsy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 6, 1946
79 years ago
Runtime
0h 15m
15 minutes total
Language
SV
Original language
Country
Sweden
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SV
Production Companies
- Filmo
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Three Dances about?
About two key pioneers of Swedish dance in the 1900s: Birgit Åkesson and Birgit Cullberg. Both were born in 1908 and became choreographers who made a big impression in the international dance hist...
Who directed Three Dances?
Three Dances was directed by Gerd Osten.
How long is Three Dances?
Three Dances has a runtime of 0 hours and 15 minutes (15 minutes total).
When was Three Dances released?
Three Dances was released on June 6, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Three Dances?
The main cast of Three Dances includes Birgit Cullberg, Topsy Håkansson, Julius Mengarelli, Birgit Åkesson.