Smiles of a Summer Night

Smiles of a Summer Night

1955 · 109 min · SV · NR · 7.4 (282 votes)
Dir. Ingmar Bergman · Starring Gunnar Björnstrand, Ulla Jacobsson, Eva Dahlbeck, Harriet Andersson, Margit Carlqvist, Jarl Kulle · Music Erik Nordgren

“A sexy frolic about the sport of love”

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Early in the 20th century, middle-aged lawyer Fredrik Egerman and his young wife, Anne, have still not consummated their marriage, while Fredrik's son finds himself increasingly attracted to his new stepmother. To make matters worse, Fredrik's old flame Desiree makes a public bet that she can seduce him at a romantic weekend retreat where four couples convene, swapping partners and pairing off in unexpected ways.

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A witty, sophisticated dance of desire and regret unfolds amidst a charming, old-world setting. This dialogue-driven comedy of manners offers a romantic, yet melancholic, exploration of love's tangled webs.

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