Bergman was on top form writing this piece - there's lots to think about. What motivates a respectable man, whose mental state indicates only a small risk of self-harm, to undertake such a violent and frenzied crime? Do the ulterior motives and actions of those around him (wife, ...( read more)
Robert Atzorn, Heinz Bennent, Martin Benrath, Christine Buchegger
Made during Bergman's tax-related exile in Germany, the film continues the story of Katarina and Peter Egermann, the feuding, childless, professional couple who appear in one episode of "Scenes From A...( read more
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December 14, 2009
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November 20, 2008
A somewhat underrated Bergman film, made in Germany during his tax exile from Sweden.
The film starts in colour, with a brutal murder by the main character. What follows next is a series of non chronological scenes before the crime and interrogations after the crime, all illust...( read more) -
October 31, 2008
wow just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie 2 watch...its got a good cast of actors/actressess throughout this movie its really enjoyable movie as well..its got a good cast of actors/actressess throughout this movie...i think that the director of thi...( read more)
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August 16, 2007
At times brilliant, other times flawed. Surreal, erotic, and disturbing. Bergman's first 80s film is a culmination of all his styles of filmmaking. A daring experiment that almost works.
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August 11, 2007
yeah, somos grandes marionetes do modelo social bem como de sua alienação, que só nos leva a um único caminho: a desgraça (seja pela morte ou pela loucura).
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