Question 1

Why does Brink of Life have no musical score?

Accepted Answer

There is no musical score, just a few bars from a radio at 10.55 pm playing Sweden's national anthem, indicating the end of the broadcast that day.

Question 2

Which famous director chose Brink of Life as one of his top 10 films?

Accepted Answer

John Waters selected Brink of Life as one of his 10 favorite films in the 2002 Sight & Sound Directors' poll.

Question 3

What censorship was imposed on Brink of Life in Italy?

Accepted Answer

In 1960, the Italian Ministry rated it VM16 and required removal of a scene showing Stina in labor pain, citing unsuitability for minors' sexual morals and the scene being shocking.

Question 4

What festivals featured Brink of Life?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Cannes Film Festival (1958), Locarno International Film Festival (1959), and Berlin International Film Festival (2011).

Question 5

Who plays the character Stina Andersson in Brink of Life?

Accepted Answer

Eva Dahlbeck plays Stina Andersson.

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