Ingmar Bergman: Essays, Daten, Dokumente

by Marion Löhndorf, Deutsche Kinemathek (Editor)

In five essays, Marion Löhndorf illuminates Ingmar Bergman’s great search, artist, faith, and relationships, as well as the close entwinement between his life and work. Contemporary reviews document the diversity and vitality of the Swedish, German, and English-language reception of this remarkable director, and the enormous impact of an œuvre in which Bergman repeatedly fell back on a seasoned team of artists and technicians. The principle of continuity also played a major role in his choice of subject matter. Bergman’s œuvre can be viewed as an integrated project—a unique cinematic tapestry composed of self-referential quotes, reflections and. The book also contains a comprehensive filmography, as well as rare film stills and behind-the-scenes photos.

248 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2011