Smultronstallet/Wild Strawberries(1957) features a prestigous professor whose memories of his youth become precious as he comes closer to the end of his life. Memories are important for Bergman's film protagonists because of a personal desire to return to happier days. Ingmar Bergman was interested in his own youthful memories which are loosely injected into the youthful memories of Professor Isak Borg. Memories of Professor Borg are intergrated into his dreams to create a time period both unreal and filled with life moments that can never return.
Dreams are portrayed in Wild Strawberries(1957) as segments of childhood for the Professor. Early dreams of Professor Borg involve childhood love for an older cousin. The young woman who is his cousin seems to represent an unattainable love which has eluded the Professor his entire life. Professor's memories of his favorite cousin are the film's main tender moments.
Light hearted Bergman fare compared to films, The 7th Seal(1957) and The Virgin Spring(1959). Ingmar Bergman presents the past as a time of innocence before the faults of old age begin to creep in. Professor Borg is in a way as seen now a stand-in for Ingmar Bergman because like Bergman, Professor Borg is well known for his achievements. Ingmar Bergman's five masterpieces are Persona(1966), Cries & Whispers(1972), Wild Strawberries(1957), Seventh Seal(1957), and Fanny & Alexander(1982).
A heartfelt performance by Victor Sjostrom as a prestigious professor who looks back on his early life with nostalgia. Wild Strawberries(1957) is one of the few times in the Ingmar Bergman filmography to see an important male lead. Victor Sjostrom's performance is a good as the best of Max Von Sydow in an Ingmar Bergman film. The performances from the rest of the actors are very good as a whole.
Wild Strawberrie's mis-en-scene moves with amazing imagery to capture the director's personal themes. Dreams and surreal moments are always soul searchful in the films of Ingmar Bergman. Ingmar Bergman is the Sweedish equivant of Luis Bunuel and Federico Fellini. Ingmar Bergman directs with a perfectionist dedication that is definitely typical of a master film director.
Rare Bergman film which wasn't photographed by Sven Nykvist. Wild Strawberries(1957) does not suffer from the absense of Sven Nykvist because of the marvelous cinematography by Gunnar Fischer. Wild Strawberries(1957) is an excellent photographed film which is the norm for a Ingmar Bergman film. Whether by Nykvist or someone else, the cinematography in Bergman's films are for the most part in top form.
Excellent in every area of film that constitutes a masterpiece. Strengths are in acting, imagery, montage, etc. Dream sequences are portrayed in the manner of a memoir. A viewer must have a degree of patience when watching an Ingmar Bergman film because of their slow moving nature.
Wild Strawberries(1957) also deals with the Professor's fond memories of his parents which are shown in his dreams. These dreams which involve his parents signify Professor Borg's desire to return to a time that is lost and exists only in memories. Seems like the professor's relationship with his parents had a strong effect on him when he first became a parent himself. The final dream sequence marks an escape for the professor from the dreads of old age and death.
Max Von Sydow has a rare small supporting role as Henrik Akerman. Bibi Anderrson as always in an Ingmar Bergman pic performs nicely as a young woman, the professor meets on his way to his tribute. Wild Strawberries(1957) is a cinematic classic without being flashy or starstruck. Title refers to the nature of Professor's inner thoughts and desires.
Wild Strawberries(1957) also focuses on the theme of death and looking back as death is near at hand. Its with this aspect of the story that Wild Strawberries(1957) shares many common qualities with Seventh Seal(1957). Professor Borg comes to term with past behaviors and events as his time is about to come to a close. Bitter sweet motion picture that strikes at the core emotions of an audience.
Dreams are portrayed in Wild Strawberries(1957) as segments of childhood for the Professor. Early dreams of Professor Borg involve childhood love for an older cousin. The young woman who is his cousin seems to represent an unattainable love which has eluded the Professor his entire life. Professor's memories of his favorite cousin are the film's main tender moments.
Light hearted Bergman fare compared to films, The 7th Seal(1957) and The Virgin Spring(1959). Ingmar Bergman presents the past as a time of innocence before the faults of old age begin to creep in. Professor Borg is in a way as seen now a stand-in for Ingmar Bergman because like Bergman, Professor Borg is well known for his achievements. Ingmar Bergman's five masterpieces are Persona(1966), Cries & Whispers(1972), Wild Strawberries(1957), Seventh Seal(1957), and Fanny & Alexander(1982).
A heartfelt performance by Victor Sjostrom as a prestigious professor who looks back on his early life with nostalgia. Wild Strawberries(1957) is one of the few times in the Ingmar Bergman filmography to see an important male lead. Victor Sjostrom's performance is a good as the best of Max Von Sydow in an Ingmar Bergman film. The performances from the rest of the actors are very good as a whole.
Wild Strawberrie's mis-en-scene moves with amazing imagery to capture the director's personal themes. Dreams and surreal moments are always soul searchful in the films of Ingmar Bergman. Ingmar Bergman is the Sweedish equivant of Luis Bunuel and Federico Fellini. Ingmar Bergman directs with a perfectionist dedication that is definitely typical of a master film director.
Rare Bergman film which wasn't photographed by Sven Nykvist. Wild Strawberries(1957) does not suffer from the absense of Sven Nykvist because of the marvelous cinematography by Gunnar Fischer. Wild Strawberries(1957) is an excellent photographed film which is the norm for a Ingmar Bergman film. Whether by Nykvist or someone else, the cinematography in Bergman's films are for the most part in top form.
Excellent in every area of film that constitutes a masterpiece. Strengths are in acting, imagery, montage, etc. Dream sequences are portrayed in the manner of a memoir. A viewer must have a degree of patience when watching an Ingmar Bergman film because of their slow moving nature.
Wild Strawberries(1957) also deals with the Professor's fond memories of his parents which are shown in his dreams. These dreams which involve his parents signify Professor Borg's desire to return to a time that is lost and exists only in memories. Seems like the professor's relationship with his parents had a strong effect on him when he first became a parent himself. The final dream sequence marks an escape for the professor from the dreads of old age and death.
Max Von Sydow has a rare small supporting role as Henrik Akerman. Bibi Anderrson as always in an Ingmar Bergman pic performs nicely as a young woman, the professor meets on his way to his tribute. Wild Strawberries(1957) is a cinematic classic without being flashy or starstruck. Title refers to the nature of Professor's inner thoughts and desires.
Wild Strawberries(1957) also focuses on the theme of death and looking back as death is near at hand. Its with this aspect of the story that Wild Strawberries(1957) shares many common qualities with Seventh Seal(1957). Professor Borg comes to term with past behaviors and events as his time is about to come to a close. Bitter sweet motion picture that strikes at the core emotions of an audience.