Ingmar Bergman (house, Europe, member, classic, Lute)

Sneer · 01-14-2009, 09:04 PM

Probably my favourite director. His films dealt with existentialism; the human condition, and often depicted despair and bleak despondancy. Dealing in death, illness, madness, isolation and tragedy, he often brought an element of humour to his work. His cinematography i think has never been surpassed.

The Seventh Seal is one of the greatest films ever made, an absolute masterpiece, yet he also made so many films that are close to the standard of his breakthrough. Wild Strawberries, Through a Glass Darkly, Smiles of a Summers Night, Brink Of Life, Cries and Whispers, Scenes From a Marriage, The Virgin Spring, Hour of the Wolf... the list is endless

jackhammer · 01-16-2009, 09:38 AM

I have'nt delved into his back catalogue too much but Seventh Seal is superb and Wild Strawberries is too. A director who is not for everyones tastes due to the introspective nature but one of Europes finest ever directors. Good call.

Surell · 01-16-2009, 06:54 PM

I saw that Seventh Seal once, it was good, I'll watch it again eventually. I hear people talk real nice things about him time and time again.

Sneer · 01-19-2009, 11:03 AM

Yeah The Seventh Seal is a film you should watch more than once. Its very heavy in terms of script and meaning, you'll find watching it more than once you'll notice a line or a piece of dialogue thats you didnt pick up on before, and it'll blow your mind.

Watch Through A Glass Darkly

**Janszoon** · 01-19-2009, 11:10 AM

The only movie I've seen by him is Persona and I have to admit I really disliked it. I do want to give him another try though since he's so well regarded. I've been meaning to rent The Seventh Seal for a while.

Molecules · 01-21-2009, 09:51 AM

Wild Strawberries is a classic, strikes you just as deep as the Seventh Seal

And I saw the Virgin Spring on late-night TV years ago, remember that being very good. Beautiful setting, Dark Ages Sweden!

Sneer · 01-21-2009, 10:48 AM

I'd suggest Through A Glass Darkly and Smiles of a Summers Night also

jackhammer · 01-22-2009, 04:13 AM

Wes Craven's infamous exploitation film Last House On The Left is based upon Bergmans Virgin Spring. Shame Last House is pretty much trash.

01-14-2009, 09:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sneer Let it drip Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,430	Ingmar Bergman Probably my favourite director. His films dealt with existentialism; the human condition, and often depicted despair and bleak despondancy. Dealing in death, illness, madness, isolation and tragedy, he often brought an element of humour to his work. His cinematography i think has never been surpassed. The Seventh Seal is one of the greatest films ever made, an absolute masterpiece, yet he also made so many films that are close to the standard of his breakthrough. Wild Strawberries, Through a Glass Darkly, Smiles of a Summers Night, Brink Of Life, Cries and Whispers, Scenes From a Marriage, The Virgin Spring, Hour of the Wolf... the list is endless __________________ LastFM Sneer's Emporium of Sound Fright Team radio show

01-16-2009, 09:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	I have'nt delved into his back catalogue too much but Seventh Seal is superb and Wild Strawberries is too. A director who is not for everyones tastes due to the introspective nature but one of Europes finest ever directors. Good call. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

01-19-2009, 11:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
Sneer Let it drip Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,430	Yeah The Seventh Seal is a film you should watch more than once. Its very heavy in terms of script and meaning, you'll find watching it more than once you'll notice a line or a piece of dialogue thats you didnt pick up on before, and it'll blow your mind. Watch Through A Glass Darkly __________________ LastFM Sneer's Emporium of Sound Fright Team radio show

01-19-2009, 11:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
Janszoon Mate, Spawn & Die Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Rapping Community Posts: 24,593	The only movie I've seen by him is Persona and I have to admit I really disliked it. I do want to give him another try though since he's so well regarded. I've been meaning to rent The Seventh Seal for a while. __________________ A Night in the Life of the Invisible Man Time & Place 25 Albums You Should Hear Before the Moon Crashes into the Earth and We All Die last.fm Last edited by Janszoon; 01-21-2009 at 12:06 PM.

01-21-2009, 09:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
Molecules daddy don't Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: the Wastes Posts: 2,577	Wild Strawberries is a classic, strikes you just as deep as the Seventh Seal And I saw the Virgin Spring on late-night TV years ago, remember that being very good. Beautiful setting, Dark Ages Sweden! __________________ [SIZE="1"]Eff em tumble her

01-21-2009, 10:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
Sneer Let it drip Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,430	I'd suggest Through A Glass Darkly and Smiles of a Summers Night also __________________ LastFM Sneer's Emporium of Sound Fright Team radio show

01-22-2009, 04:13 AM	#8 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Wes Craven's infamous exploitation film Last House On The Left is based upon Bergmans Virgin Spring. Shame Last House is pretty much trash. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”