
Produced by Matti Järvinen and Tuija Lindholm.
Set on a quiet summer evening in the sprawling manor of Rosmersholm, the play opens in a sun‑dappled drawing‑room where Rebekka West, a poised young woman, is busy knitting as the housekeeper Matami Helseth prepares dinner. Their conversation drifts from the ordinary—closing shutters against the evening chill—to the unsettling sense that the estate still feels the presence of those who have passed away. The arrival of the stern yet courteous Rektor Kroll, a former schoolmaster visiting the absent owner, adds a formal edge to the intimate domestic scene, while subtle glances toward the distant woods hint at hidden histories.
Through crisp dialogue and careful staging, the drama explores the weight of tradition, the restless pull of memory, and the uneasy balance between duty and desire. As old portraits watch from the walls and the night deepens, the characters begin to confront the invisible forces that bind them to Rosmersholm, setting the stage for the tensions that will drive the story forward.
Language
fi
Duration
~2 hours (149K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-10-07
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1828–1906
A master of modern drama, this Norwegian playwright reshaped the stage with fearless, realistic plays that challenged social rules and private hypocrisies. His work still feels startlingly alive in classics like A Doll’s House, Ghosts, and Hedda Gabler.
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