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Smiles of a Summer Night

  • December 26, 1955
  • 109 min.
  • Comedy, Romance
  • Sweden
Early in the 20th century, middle-aged lawyer Fredrik Egerman and his young wife, Anne, have still not consummated their marriage, while Fredrik's son finds himself increasingly attracted to his new stepmother. To make matters worse, Fredrik's old flame Desiree makes a public bet that she can seduce him at a romantic weekend retreat where four couples convene, swapping partners and pairing off in unexpected ways.

Original title: Sommarnattens leende

4

nominations

25%

winning rate

1

win

British Academy Film Awards #10 - 1957

Award People Status
Best Picture
Best Foreign Actor Gunnar Bjornstrand
Best Foreign Actress Eva Dahlbeck

Cannes Film Festival #9 - 1956

Award People Status
Best Poetic Humour [Main Competition] Ingmar Bergman Winner