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can somebody explain

posted 17 years ago by anti_bbsc
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Okay, I have heard SO much about Ingmar Bergman and how he is such a great director and everything. So the other day I found this movie in the library and I thought I might pick it up and check out this Ingmar Bergman guy. The thing is; the film didn't strike me the way I thought it would. I really wanted to like this movie. But I just didn't see what was so good about it. I'm not saying its bad, I'm just saying I don't get it. Can somebody explain this movie to me and why it's as great as everyone says. I'd really appreciate it. Thanks in advance.

[–] Mr_Ectoplasma 14 years ago

I don't know if you're familiar with Bergman or not, but if you aren't well-adjusted to his style and themes, then this is a rough film to start with. His first film I saw was The Virgin Spring, and I was BLOWN away. It's a great film, though much less ambiguous than this one. Try that. Autumn Sonata is also very good. The Silence is one of his more challenging films.