Ingmar Bergman

johnny_ultimate

Never hear much discussion of the man around here so felt like he deserved some recognition around the film board

I'll be honest - unfortunately, it was his death that really compelled me to start watching his films. Id only seen Seventh Seal before, and while I found it remarkable, Bergman kind of drifted out of my consciousness for a good while. But then I watched Persona the night after he passed away and was litreally blown away - the most intelligent film I've ever seen, probably. Top three at least. It just had so much insight, so many shocking moments, and was just overall remarkably powerful.

I've been working my way through his most well known works since (Fanny and Alexander, the 'Chamber Plays' "trilogy", Wild Strawberries etc..) and have consistently been mighty impressed. I don't think there's any film makers today who are as interesting and intelligent as Bergman. Through a Glass Darkly has been one of my favourites so far, and it amazes me that over 40 years later this - and others - seems as astonishing as they must have been back in the day.

Anyone recommend any of his slightly more obscure numbers? Been interested in picking up Shame, Cries & Whispers etc... Any personal favourites?

Karl Hungus

Haven't seen all that much of his stuff myself either, bar Seventh Seal and a handful of others, but one film I'd really like to see is Hour Of The Wolf. Might be of interest to you?

Nolanger

from the late '50s. Powerful but underplayed movie about the killing of a girl and her parents' retribution.

Unforgettable scene where the family discover the daughter's body and they say a prayer.

Bergman was one of the true greats of cinema.