August Strindberg: A Life_
A mini-series about the life of Swedish playwright, novelist, poet, essayist and painter, August Strindberg. He is portrayed as a misogynous, selfish and racial. And he loses everything, for the sake of the art.
Created By
Johan Bergenstråhle, Kjell Grede
Network
SVT1
Episodes
6
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
August Strindberg: A Life has 1 season with 6 episodes spanning 1985.
Year context
August Strindberg: A Life first aired 41 years ago in 1985.
CAST (19)
Thommy Berggren
August Strindberg
Stina Ekblad
Siri von Essen
Tomas Bolme
Hjalmar Branting
Göran Stangertz
Carl Larsson
Stellan Skarsgård
Verner von Heidenstam
Lennart Hjulström
Teaterdirektör Hedberg
Ingvar Hirdwall
Läraren
Sven-Bertil Taube
Den okände
Krister Henriksson
Restauranggäst
Philip Zandén
Anarkist
Mimi Pollak
Änglamakerskan
FH
Fred Hjelm
Gustaf af Geijerstam
Anita Ekström
Modern
Anders Linder
Stuxberg
Thomas Hellberg
Carl Gustaf Wrangel
Mathias Henrikson
Sven Hedin
Gösta Bernhard
Försäkringsdirektören
Ernst Günther
Klemming
Olof Bergström
Fadern
SEASONS (1 season, 6 episodes)
SEASON 1
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
6
Episodes
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Johan Bergenstråhle
Creator
Kjell Grede
NETWORKS (1)
SVT1
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is August Strindberg: A Life about?
A mini-series about the life of Swedish playwright, novelist, poet, essayist and painter, August Strindberg. He is portrayed as a misogynous, selfish and racial. And he loses everything, for the sake of the art.
How many seasons does August Strindberg: A Life have?
August Strindberg: A Life has 1 season with 6 episodes total.
Who created August Strindberg: A Life?
August Strindberg: A Life was created by Johan Bergenstråhle and Kjell Grede.
Who stars in August Strindberg: A Life?
The cast of August Strindberg: A Life includes Thommy Berggren, Stina Ekblad, Tomas Bolme, Göran Stangertz, Stellan Skarsgård.
What is the rating of August Strindberg: A Life?
August Strindberg: A Life has a rating of 4.7 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.
Is August Strindberg: A Life still running?
August Strindberg: A Life has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (1)
Drama
