August(2007)

A portrait of Swedish writer August Strindberg.

August is a biographical drama set in 1876 that follows Swedish playwright August Strindberg during one of his darkest periods. Facing rejection from the Royal Dramatic Theater for his play "Master Olof," Strindberg spirals into financial ruin as debt collectors seize his furniture. Desperate and destitute, he teeters on the edge of suicide. The film captures a pivotal moment in the life of one of Scandinavia's most influential writers, exploring the psychological toll of artistic struggle and personal failure. It's a stark portrait of creative ambition crushed by circumstance, examining how poverty and rejection can push a brilliant mind to its breaking point.