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“The individualists stare into each other's eyes and yet deny the existence of each other.”

Quote by Ingmar Bergman

Book:The seventh seal: a film

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The seventh seal: a film

This film is a cinematic adaptation of Artur Rimbaud's novel, which explores existential and philosophical questions through a narrative set in medieval Europe. The story revolves around a knight who challenges Death to a game of chess, leading to a series of surreal and thought-provoking encounters. more

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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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Book:Ingmar Bergman: Interviews

Source: Ingmar Bergman: Interviews

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Book:Film & dreams: an approach to Bergman

Source: Film & dreams: an approach to Bergman

“There is no art form that has so much in common with film as music. Both affect our emotions directly, not via the intellect.”

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Author:Ingmar Bergman

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Source: Ingmar Bergman: Interviews

“Today we say all art is political. But I'd say all art has to do with ethics. Which after all really comes to the same thing. It's a matter of attitudes.”

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Author:Ingmar Bergman

“People ask what are my intentions with my films - my aims. It is a difficult and dangerous question, and I usually give an evasive answer.”

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Book:The seventh seal: a film

Source: The seventh seal: a film

“For me, in those days, the great question was: Does God exist? Or doesn't God exist? Can we, by an attitude of faith, attain to a sense of community and a better world? Or, if God doesn't exist, what do we do then? What does our world look like then? In none of this was there the least political colour.”

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Book:Ordinary people

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