Review of Wild Strawberries (1957) by Jean-Paul S — 23 Nov 2008

Bergman's a master at marvelling an audience with complex, fascinating characters and the meanings behind them.

This review of Wild Strawberries (1957) was written by Jean-Paul S on 23 Nov 2008.

Wild Strawberries has generally received very positive reviews.

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