Grueling but honest depiction about the ravages of Alzheimer's. Yep, it's a downer. Read critic reviews
A Song for Martin
2001, Drama/Romance, 1h 57m
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In midlife, soul mates Barbara (Viveka Seldahl) and Martin (Sven Wollter) finally meet. At first, their mutual sexual attraction is disturbing and undeniable, but their love for music further fuels their passion. Martin is a composer and conductor, and Barbara is first violinist in a symphony orchestra which he guest-conducts. Although both are married, they refuse to renounce the happiness they finally have found, but their lives change when Martin is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
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Rating: PG-13 (Sexuality|Thematic Elements|Some Language)
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Genre: Drama, Romance
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Original Language: Swedish
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Director: Bille August
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Producer: Bille August, Lars Kolvig, Michael Lundberg, Michael Obel
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Writer: Bille August, Ulla Isaksson
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Release Date (Theaters): original
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Box Office (Gross USA): $28.0K
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Runtime:
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Distributor: First Look
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Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SR
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Critic Reviews for A Song for Martin
Audience Reviews for A Song for Martin
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This one was tough to watch, as a man who had been a brilliant composer slowly succumbed to Alzheimer's and his wife tried her best to keep him going. Absolutely brilliant portrayal by Steven Wollter as Martin and Viveka Seldahl as Barbara. The supporting cast was excellent and the emotions were never far from the surface. The music was divine. An altogether well done film.
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A very well acted, written, & directed film about a romance fighting a losing battle with an untreatable disease. The film itself is slow paced, but heavy on emotions since it addresses the progressive deterioration of the man's health, and it's crippling effect on him and his family. Even though the two met and fell in love while they were married to other people, you still feel bad for what they endure throughout the film. The two lead actors, and the supporting cast, did a great job to make this production a memorable one.
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