Dir. Ingmar Bergman · Starring Max von Sydow, Ingrid Thulin, Gunnar Björnstrand, Naima Wifstrand, Bengt Ekerot, Bibi Andersson · Music Erik Nordgren
Drama
A traveling magician and his troupe arrive in a Swedish town in the 1840s, where their act is scrutinized by local authorities and a skeptical medical official. Their stay leads to a series of confrontations that test the boundaries between performance, belief, and deception.
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A chilling, dreamlike descent into doubt. The line between performer and charlatan blurs, leaving you questioning what's real. It’s a masterclass in psychological unease, wrapped in stark, beautiful black and white.
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