Review of From the Life of the Marionettes (1980) by Emily B — 20 Nov 2008
A somewhat underrated Bergman film, made in Germany during his tax exile from Sweden.
The film starts in colour, with a brutal murder by the main character. What follows next is a series of non chronological scenes before the crime and interrogations after the crime, all illustrating the main characters troubles and what drove him to the murder.
Visually the film is beautiful thanks to Sven Nykvist, especially the black and white cineamatography (which 90% of the film is). Plus there are some brilliant surreal dream sequences.
This review of From the Life of the Marionettes (1980) was written by Emily B on 20 Nov 2008.
From the Life of the Marionettes has generally received positive reviews.
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