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 the plague. When the ominous figure of Death, depicted by Bengt Ekerot, materializes to claim their lives, Block, now skeptical about the existence of God and the afterlife due to his war experiences, engages Death in a chess match. This game serves as a means to delay his fate and seek understanding about the purpose of life. Throughout their journey home, the chess game is periodically paused and resumed as Block and Jöns encounter various travelers. Block witnesses widespread suffering and despair, but also encounters acts of human kindness and love, leading him to conclude that even a single act of benevolence can make his long, arduous existence meaningful.
The Seventh Seal (1957)
1957 · Movie · 96 min. · Sweden
Credits
Direction Ingmar Bergman
Cast Max von Sydow · Gunnar Björnstrand · Nils Poppe · Bibi Andersson · Bengt Ekerot · Gunnel Lindblom · Maud Hansson · Ake Fridell
Soundtrack Erik Nordgren
Screenplay Ingmar Bergman
Cinematography Gunnar Fischer
Technical sheet
Title The Seventh Seal
Original title Det sjunde inseglet (The Seventh Seal)
Year 1957
Type Movie
Length 96 min.
Country Sweden
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