Review of Wild Strawberries (2012) by Evan H — 25 May 2009
Smultronstället, the wild strawberry patch. wow I can't believe Bergman was making films like the in 1957 and earlier. So few artists and film makers ever tackle the "Inner Journeys"of the inner human psyche with such clarity (and with dreams and psychological symbolism) Because it tackles difficult questions about life, and thought-provoking themes such as self-discovery and humanity's existence, the film is often considered to be one of Bergman's most emotional, one of his most optimistic, and one of his best.
the film explores an elderly doctors disillusionment with his life and his loneliness. He goes on a trip to receive an honorary diploma and has a series of flashbacks dreams and nightmares. The DVD transfer is excellent nice and crystal clear for a film of this age.
Great cinematography in black and white. I quote from other NFli x reviewer Prof Pensod because he sums it up so perfectly: "One of the tests of a true work of genius is whether that work encompasses all of human experience, in all its sorrow, joy, frustration, fulfillment, exaltation and humiliation.
Judged by that standard, this is a work of genius." This is a brilliant film Highest rating five stars.
This review of Wild Strawberries (2012) was written by Evan H on 25 May 2009.
Wild Strawberries has generally received positive reviews.
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