Eva Dahlbeck, Gunnar Bjornstrand, Yvonne Lombard

After 15 years of marriage, David and Marianne have grown apart. David has had an affair with a patient of his and Marianne has got herself involved with her former lover Carl-Adam, who's also David's...( read more  read more... ) best friend. When she travels to Copenhagen to meet Carl-Adam, David takes the same train as she does, making it look coincidental. Spending time together remembering their past and talking about their future, they come to understand each other again, which leads to a reconciliation.

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Unrated, 1 hr. 35 min.

Directed by: Ingmar Bergman

Release Date: October 4, 1954

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  • December 13, 2009
    Bergman and comedy don't quite go together. Some of his comedies are so naff you almost wince. This film has the odd naff moment - the last 30 seconds being the nadir, but on the whole this is a charming (rather than funny) piece, enjoyable throughout. Bergman casts several of hi...( read more)s usual suspects who perform well. There is a great scene on the train between David, Marianne and an uncouth salesman which will stick in the memory. Some of the marriage material is typical, cynical Bergman, but this is Bergman in a light rather than dark mood.

    This film has its moments and is worth the 90-odd minutes. Not one of his classics and not the place to start if you want to fall for Bergman
  • April 8, 2009
    Considering it's Bergman, it's a touch disappointing. Sometimes when Bergman tacks a lighter tone the films shine, an example being 'Smiles of a Summer Night'. 'A Lesson In Love' doesn't, though it's charming enough, with the usual great Bergman performances from the likes of Gun...( read more)nar Bjornstrand, Eva Dahlbeck and Harriet Andersson. An above average film, but a below great Bergman.
  • April 7, 2009
    well umn just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a great movie 2 watch..its got a good cast of actors/actressess throguhout this movie...i think that eva dahlbeck, gunnar bjornstrand, yvonne lombard play good parts throughout this movie...i think that it was very...( read more) cleverly directed because its a good 1950's movie 2 watch with a great cast throughout this movie its really enjoyable as well
  • December 5, 2007
    This must be absolutely the best Ingmar Bergman comedy I've seen so far! The entire movie made me laugh so I felt much better after I had seen it. Gunnar Björnstrand is simply the best actor Sweden has ever known. He will be missed. Eva Dahlbeck was phenomena...( read more)l.
    Bergman had the gift to make a real good comedy out of a drama.
    Definitely worth renting!

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