Smiles of a Summer Night

Divinity student Henrik tells his father, attorney Fredrik, "I'm so terribly unhappy." (0:15)

Countess Charlotte complains to Fredrik's wife Anne about Count Malcolm: "He comes to me at night, driving me insane with his caresses." (1:04)

Henrik is distraught at dinner. (1:21)

Anne pleads with Henrik, "Henrik, you mustn't hurt yourself." (1:22)

Henrik, sitting alone playing the piano, says, "Why am I so ugly, so mean, so stupid? The only right thing would be suicide. Yes, that's it. I shall die. Pass away with quiet dignity." (1:26)

Henrik winds a cord around his neck, ties a noose, fastens the other end above, and steps off the edge of the stove. (1:28)

insane | suicide