Private Confessions (1996) film poster — UK streaming guide

Where to watch Private Confessions (1996) in the UK

Private Confessions (1996) is available to watch free in the UK on Arte. Last verified on 4 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

Five conversations frame a flawed marriage in this film written by Ingmar Bergman about his parents. Guilt-ridden wife Anna (Pernilla August) divulges an extramarital affair to a priest, her uncle Jacob (Max von Sydow). He presses her to confess her sins to her husband, Henrik. As the film moves back and forth in time, the notion of truth is tested. Tomas, the lover, and Henrik will find that Anna's confessions do not absolve anyone, and have the power to inflict more pain.

  • Film
  • 1996
  • 125 min
  • 6.2/10 TMDB
  • Drama

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DirectorLiv Ullmann

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Private Confessions (1996) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Arte in the United Kingdom.

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