Anita Wall, Barbro Hiort af Ornäs, Bibi Andersson

Widely considered one of Ingmar Bergman's best works, this intense drama follows the marriage of Marianne (Liv Ullmann) and Johan (Erland Josephson) as it deteriorates from seemingly perfect to mutual...( read more  read more... ) aggression and cruelty. When Marianne learns of Johan's infatuation with another woman, the relationship unravels, yet through it all, a deep, underlying love keeps the couple from breaking off all ties. This is the miniseries version of the film.

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PG, 155 min.

Directed by: Ingmar Bergman

Release Date: April 11, 1973

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DVD Release Date: March 16, 2004

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  • August 31, 2006
    Originally screened has a six part Swedish TV series and later rewritten for the stage, Scenes of A Marriage is a stark and uncompromising look at the fragility of human relationships. Focussiong almost entirely on one couple's marriage, Scenes is not the easiest of films to watc...( read more)h and I'll admit that my concentration did go wandering on more than one occassion.

    The pace of the film is slow and deliberate, alternating between long passages of mundane dialogue and bursts of emotionally brutal conflict. These bruising pyschological, and sometime physical, encounters are intensely brought to life by some wonderful performances by both Ullman and Josephson. Stalwarts of Bergman's work will no doubt be captivated by the intense drama that unfolds as the dysfunctional relationship unravels before them. The heavy nature of the material will no doubt deter casual viewers but if you enjoy raw, powerful dramas then this is for you.
  • July 1, 2008
    An incredible achievement for Bergman, Ullmann, Josephson, and all involved; An incredible experience for everyone watching.
  • March 4, 2008
    Let real actors and a real director show you how its done.
  • October 1, 2009
    Probably my least favorite Bergman.
  • September 8, 2009
    Despite its brutal extremity, this is probably one of the most accurate portrayals of marriage to be committed to film. The painful insight and the layers of subtext in virtually every scene ensure that this is not a movie people will forget. Inventive, powerful and profoundly ab...( read more)sorbing, this is a film that challenges its audience to face some hideous truths. The performances and the writing are as high-quality as they come. An instant favorite.
  • March 18, 2009
    Una sonata cinematografica sulla vita di coppia che va a mascherarne freddamente tutte le ipocrisie e gli egoismi. Liv Ulmann superlativa. Dialoghi da teatro di alta classe ealtati dalla completa assenza di sfondo musicale. Ma qualcuno potrebbe anche annoiarsi.
  • January 14, 2009
    I saw the television version. It was really good.
  • December 30, 2008
    I watched the two hour and forty-five minute version of this film and maybe I am missing a lot. Either way, the acting is amazing throughout by the two leads. There scenes are great, but very draining emotionally. The reason that I would say that I like Cassavettes more because o...( read more)f the personality that is put into each of the characters. I guess what I am saying is that is kind of hard to feel sorry for some really successful people who can do and feel whatever they want because they can afford to. And I thought the ending was kind of a cop out. In other words, I loved the characters and appreciated the fact that they were in love with one another, but on the other hand wondered why two selfish people like these even get married in the first place.
  • December 22, 2008
    Related to Autumn Sonata. Won several awards.
  • December 10, 2008
    no thanks not my kinda thing

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