Scenes from a Marriage (1974)

Anita Wall: Fru Palm, Journalist

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• Fru Palm, Journalist : So, how would you describe yourselves in a few words?

  Johan : That's tricky.

  Fru Palm, Journalist : Is it?

  Johan : I might give you the wrong impression.

  Fru Palm, Journalist : You think so?

  Johan : It sounds cocky if I say I'm bright, youthful, successful and sexy. My mind has a global scope, I'm educated and I'm a great mixer. What else? I'm a good friend, even to those less fortunate than myself. I'm sporty, and I'm a good father and a good son. I don't have any debts, and I pay my taxes. I respect our government, no matter what. I love our royal family. I don't belong to the state church. Is that good, or do you want more details? I'm a fantastic lover. Isn't that right, Marianne?

  Fru Palm, Journalist : Maybe we should skip that question. Your turn, Marianne.

  Marianne : What can I say? I'm married to Johan and we have two daughters. I can't think of anything else.

  Fru Palm, Journalist : Sure you can.

  Marianne : I think Johan is very nice.

  Johan : How kind of you.

  Marianne : We've been married for ten years.

  Johan : Yes, I just renewed the contract.

  Marianne : I lack Johan's boundless self-assurance, but in all honesty, I'm happy I lead the life I do. It's a good life, if you know what I mean. What else should I say? This is difficult.

  Johan : She has a great figure.