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“All of us collect fortunes when we are children. A fortune of colors, of lights, and darkness, of movement, of tensions. Some of us have the fantastic chance to go back to his fortune when grown up.”

Quote by Ingmar Bergman

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Ingmar Bergman was a Swedish filmmaker, theatre director, screenwriter, and author, widely regarded as one of the greatest film directors of all time. His films are known for their intense psychological drama and exploration of human emotions, often delving into themes of death, religion, and the complexities of human relationships. His most famous films include 'The Seventh Seal,' 'Wild Strawberries,' and 'Through a Glass Darkly.' more

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“Art lost its basic creative drive the moment it was separated from worship. It severed an umbilical cord and now lives its own sterile life, generating and degenerating itself. In former days the artist remained unknown and his work was to the glory of God.”

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Source: Ingmar Bergman: Interviews

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Book:The seventh seal: a film

Source: The seventh seal: a film

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Source: Ingmar Bergman: Interviews

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