Three Dances (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film
Released in 1946, Three Dances is a drama film directed by Alf Sjöberg, running about 15 minutes.
What it’s about. About two key pioneers of Swedish dance in the 1900s: Birgit Åkesson and Birgit Cullberg. Both were born in 1908 and became choreographers who made a big impression in the international dance history. Birgit Åkesson, in the serious "Fertility" directed by Alf Sjoberg, debuted in 1934 in Paris. She was co-designed the European avant-garde modern dance language, and created in the 1950s and 1960s, legendary works for the Stockholm Opera together with others including composer Karl-Birger Blomdahl and Erik Lindegren as librettist. Birgit Cullberg gives a much more relaxed and humorous impressions in "Antonius & Cleopatra", directed by Gerd Osten. Cullberg got her big break as a choreographer a few years in "Miss Julie" in 1950. After spending some time abroad Birgit Cullberg returned to Sweden and formed in 1967 the Cullberg Ballet, which she led until 1985. Topsy Håkansson, who performs the role as the gypsy.
Who’s in it. Three Dances stars Birgit Cullberg as Cleopatra, Topsy Håkansson as The Gypsy, Julius Mengarelli as Antonius and Birgit Åkesson.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Three Dances page.
If you liked it. Fans of Three Dances tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Three Dances (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Three Dances change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Three Dances?
- Three Dances stars Birgit Cullberg, Topsy Håkansson, Julius Mengarelli and Birgit Åkesson.
- When was Three Dances released?
- Three Dances was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 15 minutes.