Direction: Mai Zetterling

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Mai Zetterling. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Loving Couples

1964 · Movie · 118 min. · Sweden

Direction Mai Zetterling

Cast Harriet Andersson · Gunnel Lindblom · Gio Petré · Anita Björk

Synopsis Loving Couples (1964) delves into the intimate reflections of three women who are on the verge of motherhood. As they await the arrival of their babies, they reminisce about their romantic and sexual experiences, offering a candid and personal look...

6.8

22 votes

6.8

22 votes

Visions of Eight

1973 · Documentary · 110 min. · United States

Direction Jim Clark · Milos Forman · Kon Ichikawa · Claude Lelouch

Synopsis Visions of Eight (1973) is a unique documentary that captures the essence of the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich through the lenses of eight renowned film directors. The directors involved are Milos Forman, Yuri Ozerov, Mai Zetterling, Arthur Penn, Michael...

6.3

22 votes

6.3

22 votes

The Girls

1968 · Movie · 100 min. · Sweden

Direction Mai Zetterling

Cast Bibi Andersson · Harriet Andersson · Gunnel Lindblom · Gunnar Björnstrand

Synopsis The Girls (1968) follows the journey of three actresses who embark on a theatrical tour, performing Aristophanes' timeless comedy "Lysistrata." As they travel, they confront and evaluate the personal challenges in their own lives. Through their experiences, they draw striking...

6.1

23 votes

6.1

23 votes

Night Games

1966 · Movie · 105 min. · Sweden

Direction Mai Zetterling

Cast Ingrid Thulin · Keve Hjelm · Jörgen Lindström · Lena Brundin

Synopsis Night Games (1966) follows a young man and his fiancée as they revisit the castle where he was raised on the eve of their wedding. Their purpose is to uncover the reason behind his inability to consummate their relationship. Through...

5.9

38 votes

5.9

38 votes

Direction Lewis Chesler · Riff Markowitz · Richard Rothstein · Bruno Gantillon

Cast Page Fletcher · Nicholas Campbell · Vincent Grass · Kirstie Alley

Synopsis The Hitchhiker (TV Series) (1983) is a collection of standalone mystery-thriller narratives, unified solely by the enigmatic figure of The Hitchhiker. This character serves as a narrator, appearing at the beginning and end of each episode to set the stage...

5.6

329 votes

5.6

329 votes

The Moon Is a Blue Cheese

1977 · Movie · 72 min. · Sweden

Direction Mai Zetterling

Cast Ingvar Boman · Lars Edström · Ewa Fröling · Jill Purce

Synopsis The Moon Is a Blue Cheese (1977) follows the whimsical summer adventures of a family residing in their Stockholm archipelago summer home. The narrative revolves around the two daughters who engage in imaginative play, envisioning themselves as grown-ups, each embodying...

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Chillers (TV Series)

1990 · Series · 50 min. · France

Direction Mai Zetterling · Roger Andrieux · Maroun Bagdadi · John Berry

Cast Anthony Perkins · Stéphane Freiss · Assumpta Serna · Jean-Pierre Bisson

Synopsis Chillers (TV Series) (1990) is an anthology series that adapts the chilling short stories of Patricia Highsmith, immersing viewers in a world of eerie atmospheres and psychological intrigue. Each episode of this series delves into the shadowy corners of human...

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Of Seals and Men

1978 · Documentary · 29 min. · Denmark

Direction Mai Zetterling

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We Have Many Names (TV)

1976 · Movie · 51 min. · Sweden

Direction Mai Zetterling

Cast Ewa Fröling · Gunnar Furumo · Ernst Günther · Gun Jönsson

Synopsis We Have Many Names (TV) (1976) follows the journey of a selfless woman who dedicates her life to nurturing her family, often at the expense of her own happiness. When her seemingly perfect world begins to unravel, she faces a...

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Amorosa

1986 · Movie · 117 min. · Sweden

Direction Mai Zetterling

Cast Stina Ekblad · Erland Josephson · Börje Ahlstedt · Anita Björk

Synopsis Amorosa (1986) is a compelling biographical docudrama that delves into the tumultuous life of a writer who embraced life's extremes. The film centers around Agnes Von Krusenstjarna (portrayed by Stina Ekbland), a Swedish novelist (1894-1940) whose literary works spanned from...

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Scrubbers

1983 · Movie · 90 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Mai Zetterling

Cast Amanda York · Chrissie Cotterill · Elizabeth Edmonds · Kate Ingram

Synopsis Scrubbers (1983) follows the intertwined stories of two young women who flee from an open borstal for contrasting motives. Annetta seeks to reconnect with her infant daughter, who is being cared for in a convent, while Carol aims to be...

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Doctor Glas

1968 · Movie · 83 min. · Sweden

Direction Mai Zetterling

Cast Per Oscarsson · Lone Hertz · Ulf Palme · Bente Dessau

Synopsis Doctor Glas (1968) delves into the moral dilemmas encountered by a physician when a woman, Helga Gregorius, seeks his assistance in thwarting her husband, the repulsive Pastor Gregorius, from engaging in sexual relations with her. The narrative explores the intricate...

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The War Game (S)

1963 · Movie · 15 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Mai Zetterling

Cast Ian Ellis · Joseph Robinson

Synopsis The War Game (S) (1963) follows the escalating conflict between two young boys who initially argue over a toy gun. As their dispute intensifies, the boys find themselves in a high-stakes situation on the rooftop of a skyscraper, where their...

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