What are the key story phases in Giftas?

The story of Giftas progresses through these phases: Literary Origins, Swedish Production, International Release.

In the final act ("International Release"): The film reaches American audiences in 1959 under the alternative title Of Love and Lust, paired with A Doll's House.

Giftas (1955) — AI Story Visualization

Name: Giftas
Genre: drama
Released: 1955
Rating: 8

Plot Analysis Summary

A Swedish drama adaptation of Strindberg's literary work.

Story Structure — 3 Plot Phases

Literary Origins

Swedish Production

International Release

The General's daughter, Helene, grows up in a safe world. She doesn't want to get married or have kids. She meets a man who talks about platonic love which seems to fit her nice. They get married but when he wants to get more intimate with her she rejects him. August Strindberg's short story "Mot betalning" from the collection "Giftas 2".

Directed by

Anders Henrikson

Key Cast

Anita Björk — Helene Sund
Anders Henrikson — Albert Sund
Elsa Carlsson — Emilia, Helene's Aunt
Edvin Adolphson — General Jakob, Helene's Father
Gerda Lundequist — H.R.H.

Rating: 8/10 (1 votes)