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Criterion Edition

posted 18 years ago by smartasskid
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Hey,

Is there any particular reason that this title is packaged with Winter Light and The Silence in the Criterion edition?

[–] DrMulholland 18 years ago

Well... This and those two other marks Ingmar Bergman's try on making a trilogy.

His first works were filled with symbolism and often take place in the past.

These are dramas in modern time.

I'm also planning on buying the Criterion - it's only my arachnophobia vs. the giant spider on the front, which stops me ;)

#61: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000005/board/nest/51306920?d=51306920#51306920

[–] Trouter2000 17 years ago

I'm also planning on buying the Criterion - it's only my arachnophobia vs. the giant spider on the front, which stops me ;)

Well I have only viewed the first film, but the spider was only discussed as a possible avatar of God. We never see the spider, only hear of it, so you should be alright.

Amazing movie though, I sat for five minutes totally speechless after viewing it. Simply amazing. My first Bergman, but certainly not my last. 9/10.

[–] taoman1 17 years ago

Because those three movies constitute what is called Bergman's "Faith trilogy." Bergman writes, "These three films deal with reduction. Through a Glass Darkly — conquered certainty. Winter Light — penetrated certainty. The Silence — God's silence — the negative imprint. Therefore, they constitute a trilogy."

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[–] onvinyl 17 years ago

Bergman intended them to be a trilogy. Listen to the commentary on TAGD with film historian Peter Cowie, he clearly says this.