Country: Sweden

Direction Ingmar Bergman

Cast Bertil Guve · Pernilla Allwin · Gunn Wållgren · Ewa Fröling

Synopsis Fanny and Alexander (TV Miniseries) (1983) is a captivating 4-episode television series set in 1907 Uppsala, Sweden. The narrative revolves around the lives of siblings Alexander and Fanny, who belong to the affluent Ekdahl family. Their parents, both deeply involved...

Direction Ingmar Bergman

Cast Liv Ullmann · Bibi Andersson · Margaretha Krook · Gunnar Björnstrand

Synopsis Persona (1966) follows the story of a nurse who is assigned to care for a famous actress who has inexplicably stopped speaking. As the nurse spends more time with the actress, she begins to notice that the boundaries between their...

Direction Ingmar Bergman

Cast Liv Ullmann · Erland Josephson · Bibi Andersson · Jan Malmsjö

Synopsis Scenes from a Marriage (TV Miniseries) (1973) is a six-episode television miniseries that chronicles the tumultuous journey of Marianne and Johan, a couple navigating the complexities of their relationship. The narrative begins with their separation and delves into their individual...

Direction Ingmar Bergman

Cast Victor Sjöström · Bibi Andersson · Ingrid Thulin · Gunnar Björnstrand

Synopsis Wild Strawberries (1957) delves into the disenchantment of an aging doctor, Professor Isak Borg, as he contemplates his existence and confronts his own mortality. During his journey to Lund to accept a prestigious honor after five decades of medical service,...

Direction Ingmar Bergman

Cast Liv Ullmann · Erland Josephson · Bibi Andersson · Jan Malmsjö

Synopsis Scenes from a Marriage (1974) chronicles the intricate and evolving relationship of Marianne and Johan, a couple navigating the complexities of separation, infidelity, reconciliation, and ultimately, divorce. The narrative delves into their emotional journey as they experience periods of intense...

Direction Ingmar Bergman

Cast Max von Sydow · Gunnar Björnstrand · Nils Poppe · Bibi Andersson

Synopsis The Seventh Seal (1957) follows Antonius Block, a disillusioned knight portrayed by Max Von Sydow, who comes back from a decade-long crusade with his loyal squire, Jöns, played by Gunnar Björnstrand. Upon their return, they discover their homeland devastated by...

Direction Malik Bendjelloul

Cast Sixto Rodríguez

Synopsis Searching for Sugar Man (2012) chronicles the journey of two South African music enthusiasts who embark on a quest to uncover the truth about their beloved musical idol, the enigmatic 1970s rock musician Sixto Rodriguez from America. The documentary delves...

Direction Ingmar Bergman

Cast Ingrid Thulin · Max von Sydow · Gunnar Björnstrand · Gunnel Lindblom

Synopsis Winter Light (1963) is the second installment in Ingmar Bergman's trilogy that delves into the complexities of religious belief and existential doubt through a raw, visually striking, and thought-provoking lens. Set on a frigid winter Sunday, the narrative revolves around...

Direction Ingmar Bergman

Cast Bertil Guve · Pernilla Allwin · Gunn Wållgren · Ewa Fröling

Synopsis Fanny & Alexander (1982) unfolds in the year 1907 in the Swedish city of Uppsala, centering around the lives of siblings Alexander and Fanny, who belong to the affluent Ekdahl family. Their parents, deeply involved in the world of theater,...

Direction Victor Sjöström

Cast Victor Sjöström · Hilda Borgström · Tore Svennberg · Astrid Holm

Synopsis The Phantom Carriage (1921) unfolds on the eve of the New Year, as three inebriated individuals summon a chilling tale. The narrative speaks of a curse: the final soul to depart in the year, if burdened with grave sins, must...

Direction Ingmar Bergman

Cast Max von Sydow · Birgitta Valberg · Gunnel Lindblom · Birgitta Pettersson

Synopsis The Virgin Spring (1960) unfolds in medieval Sweden, presenting a grim tale of a peasant couple whose innocent daughter, a pure maiden, meets a tragic end at the hands of goat herders. After her half-sister utters an ancient pagan curse,...

Direction Ingmar Bergman

Cast Liv Ullmann · Max von Sydow · Sigge Fürst · Gunnar Björnstrand

Synopsis Shame (1968) delves into the horrors of conflict, both personal and global, as a young pair fights to endure amidst a disintegrating world. The narrative explores the devastating impact of war on individuals and society, highlighting the internal and external...

Direction Ingmar Bergman

Cast Harriet Andersson · Kari Sylwan · Ingrid Thulin · Liv Ullmann

Synopsis Cries and Whispers (1972) delves into the complex dynamics of three sisters, Karin, Maria, and Agnes, as they gather to support Agnes in her final days. The narrative unfolds with a stark portrayal of the sisters' true nature, revealing how...

Direction Hans Rosenfeldt · Henrik Georgsson · Morten Arnfred · Charlotte Sieling

Cast Sofia Helin · Kim Bodnia · Thure Lindhardt · Dag Malmberg

Synopsis The Bridge (TV Series) (2011) spans four seasons and 38 episodes, following the investigation of a murder case that unfolds on the Øresund Bridge, connecting Denmark and Sweden. The discovery of a corpse on the international border necessitates collaboration between...

Direction Bille August

Cast Pernilla August · Samuel Froler · Max von Sydow · Ghita Nørby

Synopsis The Best Intentions (TV Miniseries) (1991) delves into the narrative inspired by the lives of Ingmar Bergman's parents, Erik and Karin, who are portrayed as Henrik and Anna in this fictionalized account. The story unfolds as Henrik, a modest theology...

Direction Andrei Tarkovsky

Cast Erland Josephson · Susan Fleetwood · Valérie Mairesse · Allan Edwall

Synopsis The Sacrifice (1986) follows the story of Alexander, a journalist with a background in acting and philosophy, who expresses his concerns to his young son about the spiritual emptiness of contemporary society. On the eve of his birthday, a catastrophic...

Direction Ingmar Bergman

Cast Ingrid Thulin · Gunnel Lindblom · Jörgen Lindström · Haakan Jahnberg

Synopsis The Silence (1963) is the concluding chapter in Ingmar Bergman's trilogy focused on faith and redemption, following 'Through a Glass Darkly' and 'Winter Light'. The narrative revolves around two sisters, Ester and Anna, who are polar opposites. Ester is portrayed...

Direction Ingmar Bergman

Cast Harriet Andersson · Gunnar Björnstrand · Max von Sydow · Lars Passgard

Synopsis Through a Glass Darkly (1961) follows the story of Karin, a young woman who has just come back to her family's island retreat after a stint in a psychiatric facility. Accompanying her are her isolated brother and her caring, yet...

Direction Ingmar Bergman

Cast Max von Sydow · Liv Ullmann · Bibi Andersson · Erland Josephson

Synopsis A Passion (The Passion of Anna) (1969) follows Andreas, a man grappling with the aftermath of his divorce and his own emotional detachment. He forms a bond with a married couple who are also dealing with their own psychological struggles....

Direction Ingmar Bergman

Cast Liv Ullmann · Erland Josephson · Börje Ahlstedt · Julia Dufvenius

Synopsis Saraband (TV) (2003) delves into the lives of Johan and Marianne, a divorced couple who have been estranged for decades. Johan, a retired professor, resides in a secluded summerhouse in Dalarna, Sweden, after inheriting a modest fortune from a renowned...