Review of Port of Call (1948) by Pavandeep S — 25 Dec 2007

This movie may not be Bergman's best or most outstanding, but there were a lot of fascinating moments in this film. A very well structured old-fashioned 3-Act, very beautifully made and acted, heavy on a lot of social matters that affect Sweden but it is easily understood in other parts of the world too, on abortion and probabtion.

Very subtle use of mise-en-sce, like the scene confesses who the abortionist was, the room at the back door was nicely done with the lines, resembling a cage, showing heavy noir influence. Really beautiful.