'' The Mistress '' ( ) is a 1962 Swedish drama film directed by Vilgot Sjöman . It marked Sjöman 's directoral debut and was entered into the 13th Berlin International Film Festival where Bibi Andersson won the Silver Bear for Best Actress award . The film was also selected as the Swedish entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 35th Academy Awards , but was not accepted as a nominee
35th Academy Awards
35th Academy Awards
The Mistress (1962 film)