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The Magnetist’s Fifth Winter

19992h 3mMorten Henriksen
IMDb 6.4

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A mysterious stranger, Meisner, arrives in a northern Swedish town in 1820, calling himself a magnetist - an amalgam of hypnotist and healer - and claiming he can cure diseases un-treatable by doctors. Ignoring the objections of his colleagues, Dr. Selander allows Meisner to cure his blind daughter, Maria, who not only regains her sight, but also falls in love with the charismatic magnetist. Dark secrets and repressed memories start to emerge, amidst the love between father and daughter, man and woman.

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What is The Magnetist’s Fifth Winter (1999) about?

A mysterious stranger, Meisner, arrives in a northern Swedish town in 1820, calling himself a magnetist - an amalgam of hypnotist and healer - and claiming he can cure diseases un-treatable by doctors. Ignoring the objections of his colleagues, Dr. Selander allows Meisner to cure his blind daughter, Maria, who not only regains her sight, but also falls in love with the charismatic magnetist. Dark…

Who stars in The Magnetist’s Fifth Winter?

The Magnetist’s Fifth Winter stars Rolf Lassgård (Selander), Ole Lemmeke (Friedrich Meisner), Johanna Sällström (Maria), Gard B. Eidsvold (Dr. Stenius), Robert Skjærstad (Vävaren). The film was directed by Morten Henriksen.

How long is The Magnetist’s Fifth Winter?

The Magnetist’s Fifth Winter has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1999.

Is The Magnetist’s Fifth Winter worth watching?

The Magnetist’s Fifth Winter holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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