Rotten
Part an antifascist allegory, in part a study in sexual hysteria.
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader
Overview
Jan-Erik Widgren meets the lonely Bertha Olsson, a woman struggling with alcoholism. Though Bertha is already linked to Caligula, Jan-Erik's heartless teacher, she begins a relationship with the boy anyway. When Caligula learns that Jan-Erik is having an affair with Bertha, he begins to torture his student psychologically. He reserves his cruelest behavior for Bertha, however, which results in a tragic turn of events.
Director and cast
- Alf Sjöberg Director
- Stig Järrel as Caligula
- Alf Kjellin as Jan-Erik Widgren
- Mai Zetterling as Bertha Olsson
- Olof Winnerstrand as Headmaster
- Gösta Cederlund as Pippi
- Hugo Björne as Dr. Nilsson
- Olav Riégo as Mr. Widgren
- Märta Arbin as Mrs. Widgren
- Jan Molander as Pettersson
- Gunnar Björnstrand as Teacher
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
83%
Tomatometer
Fresh
Its harsh pessimism anticipates the spiritually tormented universe of Bergman's own work.
Geoff Andrew, Time Out
Fresh
Emotionally haunting.
Caryn James, New York Times
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