Cover image for The phantom carriage = Körkarlen
The phantom carriage = Körkarlen
Title:
The phantom carriage = Körkarlen
ISBN:
9781604654752
Publication Information:
Irvington, N.Y. : Criterion Collection : Distributed by Janus Films, 2011
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (107 min.) : sound, tinted color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet ([16] pages ; illustrations ; 19 cm.)
General Note:
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1921.

Based on the novel Körkarlen by Selma Lagerlöf.

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.
Reading Level:
Not rated.
Summary:
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.
System Details:
DVD; REGION 1, FULL SCREEN (1.33:1) PRESENTATION, DOLBY DIGITAL 2.0 STEREO SOUND (MUSICAL SCORE), DUAL LAYER, NTSC.
Language Note:
SILENT, WITH SWEDISH INTERTITLES AND OPTIONAL ENGLISH SUBTITLES AND CHOICE OF 2 MUSICAL SCORES.
Holds: