The Phantom Chariot ( Körkarlen ) ( Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness )

The Phantom Chariot (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: Körkarlen
Alternate Title: Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness
Language Selections:
English ( Subtitles )
French ( Subtitles )
German ( Subtitles )
Italian ( Subtitles )
Portuguese ( Subtitles )
Silent ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )

Product Origin/Format:
Sweden ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
106 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1921 and produced in:
Sweden ( Scandinavia, Iceland )

Directed By:
Victor Sjöström

Written By:
Selma Lagerlöf
Victor Sjöström

Actors:
Victor Sjöström ..... David Holm
Hilda Borgström ..... Mrs. Holm
Tore Svennberg ..... Georges
Astrid Holm ..... Edit
Concordia Selander ..... Edit's Mother
Lisa Lundholm ..... Maria
Tor Weijden ..... Gustafsson
Einar Axelsson ..... David's Brother
Olof Ås ..... Driver
Nils Ahrén ..... Prison Chaplain
Simon Lindstrand ..... David's Companion
Nils Elffors ..... David's Companion
Algot Gunnarsson ..... Worker
Hildur Lithman ..... Worker's wife
John Ekman ..... Police constable

Synopsis:

Also known as Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness, The Phantom Chariot was the most famous of Swedish director Victor Sjostrom's pre-Hollywood films. Based on a novel by Selma Lagerlof, the film is predicated on an ancient Scandanavian legend. It is said that each year, on St. Sylvester's Night (New Year's Eve), a phantom chariot materializes to carry off the souls of those who have sinned. On one such occasion, David Holm (played by Sjostrom) is forced to recall his past misdeeds, especially his brutal treatment of his wife. Holm's only hope for salvation lies in his performing a spectacular act of selflessness. As the chariot approaches, Holm despairs: how can he possibly be redeemed before the clock strikes twelve? Sjostrom's masterful direction is superbly complemented by Julius Jaenzon's multi-exposure cinematography. When artists like Victor Sjostrom and Mauritz Stiller were lured away by Hollywood, their exodus very nearly brought the wrath of 'The Phantom Chariot' on the entire Swedish film industry.

A drunkard is redeemed by visiting in spirit the scenes of his misdeeds.

This product was added to our catalog on Friday 11 September, 2009.

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