Through a Glass Darkly

Through a Glass Darkly

1961 · 91 min · SV · 7.8 (557 votes)
Dir. Ingmar Bergman · Starring Harriet Andersson, Gunnar Björnstrand, Max von Sydow, Lars Passgård · Music Erik Nordgren
Drama

Karin hopes to recover from her recent stay at a mental hospital by spending the summer at her family's cottage on a tiny island. Her husband, Martin, cares for her but is frustrated by her physical withdrawal. Her younger brother, Minus, is confused by Karin's vulnerability and his own budding sexuality. Their father, David, cannot overcome his haughty remoteness. Beset by visions, Karin descends further into madness.

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A stark, intimate descent into fractured minds. The oppressive island setting amplifies the raw, uncomfortable exploration of mental illness and strained family dynamics. It's a deeply unsettling, psychologically charged experience that lingers long after.

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