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Körkarlen = The phantom carriage / Phantom carriage , Sweden. - [New York] : Criterion Collection : Distributed by Janus Films, [2011] - 1 videodisc (107 min.) : sound, tinted color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet ([16] pages ; illustrations ; 19 cm). - plastic 4 3/4 in. - The Criterion collection ; 579 . - Criterion collection ; 579. .

Based on the novel Körkarlen by Selma Lagerlöf. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1921. Includes option of 2 musical scores by Matti Bye and KTL. Special features: Commentary by film historian Casper Tybjerg; "Ingmar Bergman" interview from 1981; "The Bergman connection" visual essay by Peter Cowie; "Construction of Råsunda Studios" featurette; Two optional musical scores by Matti Bye and KTL. Booklet: "Phantom forms" essay by Paul Mayersberg.

Cinematographer, J. Julius. Cinematographer, J. Julius.

Victor Sjöström, Hilda Borgström, Tore Svennberg, Astrid Holm, Concordia Selander, Lisa Lundholm, Tor Weijden, Einar Axelson, Olof Ås, Nils Aréhn, Simon Lindstrand, Nils Elffors, Algot Gunnarsson, Hildur Lithman, John Ekman.

The last person to die on New Year's Eve before the clock strikes twelve is doomed to take the reins of Death's chariot and work tirelessly collecting fresh souls for the next year. So says the legend that drives the Phantom Carriage. The story concerns an alcoholic, abusive ne'er-do-well who is shown the error of his ways and the pure-of-heart Salvation Army sister who believes in his redemption.


DVD, region 1, NTSC; full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby digital stereo.


Silent, with Swedish intertitles and optional English subtitles and choice of 2 musical scores.

ISBN: 9781604654752 1604654759

Standard No.: 715515086110 00715515086110 gtin-14

Publisher. No.: CC2052D Criterion Collection

Source: Midwest Tape http://www.midwesttapes.com

Subjects--Personal Names:
Lagerlöf, Selma, 1858-1940 --Film adaptations.
Lagerlöf, Selma, 1858-1940.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Grim Reaper (Symbolic character)--Drama.
Redemption--Drama.
New Year--Drama.
Folklore.
Grim Reaper (Symbolic character)
New Year.
Redemption.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Sweden--Folklore--Drama.
Sweden.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Foreign films.
Silent films--Sweden.
Feature films--Sweden.
Foreign language films--Swedish.
Video recordings.
Fiction films.
Drama.
Feature films.
Film adaptations.
Ghost films.
Silent films.
Silent films.
Feature films.
Folklore.
Ghost films.
Silent films.
Fiction films.
Feature films.
Film adaptations.
Video recordings.
Drama.
Films de fantômes.
Films muets.
Films de fiction.
Adaptations cinématographiques.
Vidéos.
Théâtre.

LC Class. No.: PN1997 / .P43 2011

Dewey Class. No.: 791.43/72

National Library of Medicine Call No.: CC2052 / Criterion Collection