

Jan-Erik Widgren meets the lonely Bertha Olsson, a woman struggling with alcoholism. Though Bertha is already linked to Caligula, Jan-Erik's heartless teacher, she begins a relationship with the boy anyway. When Caligula learns that Jan-Erik is having an affair with Bertha, he begins to torture his student psychologically. He reserves his cruelest behavior for Bertha, however, which results in a tragic turn of events.

Stig Järrel
Caligula
Lead
Alf Kjellin
Jan-Erik Widgren

Mai Zetterling
Bertha Olsson

Olof Winnerstrand
Headmaster

Gösta Cederlund
Pippi

Hugo Björne
Dr. Nilsson

Olav Riégo
Mr. Widgren

Märta Arbin
Mrs. Widgren
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Alf Sjöberg's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Torment is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”