Ingmar Bergman

Question 1

Ingmar Bergman’s background?

Answer 1

(1918-2007), Swedish director, writer and producer

Ambitious metaphysical theme (beyond realism, into the realm of spirituality)

Question 2

Ingmar Bergman’s collaborator?

Answer 2

Repertory company;
Gunnar Fischer
Sven Nykvist

Question 3

Key elements:

Answer 3

Philosophically complex script
Dialogue that is minimal quantity but loaded
Excellent cinematography with unusual composition and high contrast between light and shadow
Generally slow and thoughtful pacing, almost lyrical and musical

Question 4

films?

Answer 4

“The Seventh Seal” 1956: the meanings of life and death
“The Virgin Spring”: man’s relationship to a cruel God
Trilogy: Through the glass darkly (dealt with nature of madness); Winter Light, The Silence (men’s inability to communicate)
Wild Strawberries (1957): life without love
The Magician (1958): nature of truth