A Lesson in Love

A Lesson in Love

1954 · 97 min · SV · 6.7 (76 votes)
Dir. Ingmar Bergman · Starring Eva Dahlbeck, Yvonne Lombard, Harriet Andersson, Olof Winnerstrand, Gunnar Björnstrand, Åke Grönberg · Music Dag Wirén
ComedyRomanceDrama

After fifteen years of marriage and mutual infidelity, a couple on the brink of divorce unexpectedly confront their unresolved love during a journey to Copenhagen. Blending farce with emotional reflection, the film is Ingmar Bergman’s first sustained venture into marital comedy.

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This film feels like a bittersweet stroll down memory lane. It's a thoughtful exploration of marital strain and the quiet hope for rediscovery, wrapped in a classic, dialogue-rich package. Perfect for a reflective evening.

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