Feature

Interlude (1946): cast, story & where to watch

1946 · Film · ★ 4

Interlude poster

Released in 1946, Interlude is a notable film directed by Hasse Ekman, running about 92 minutes.

What it’s about. The Swedish doctor of literature Vilhelm Canitz arrive to Lugano in Italy for a few weeks stay at a medical clinic. Canitz considers himself to be quite healthy and the stay as an extended vacation. He meets a number of patients at the clinic suffering of terminal illnesses, including Vellamo Toivonen (Lindfors). The patients deal with the fact that they will not leave the clinic alive in different ways; with self-destruction, denial or imprudence. Plot by Mattias Thuresson.

Who’s in it. Interlude stars Viveca Lindfors as Vellamo Toivonen, Hasse Ekman as Vilhelm Canitz, Erik 'Bullen' Berglund as Dr Lautensack and Stig Järrel as Martin Dahlberg, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Interlude has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Interlude page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Interlude (1946)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Interlude change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Interlude worth watching?
Interlude holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Interlude?
Interlude stars Viveca Lindfors, Hasse Ekman, Erik 'Bullen' Berglund, Stig Järrel and Bengt Ekerot.
When was Interlude released?
Interlude was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.