Review of Winter Light (1963) by Grayson D — 06 Jun 2011
"Winter Light," the second in Ingmar Bergman's early 1960's trilogy, is about a minister (Gunnar Bjornstrand), a widower who has the tough job of dealing with the citizens within his small town.
This includes a past relationship with a school teacher (Ingrid Thulin), to whom he has put down so harshly, going as far saying that her rashes utterly offend him, yet he still goes back to her. In addition, he has to also comfort a fisherman (Max Von Sydow) who fears of an atomic bomb out of China (very relevant to the time), in which his fears end in tragedy.
I had to spend at least a day to reflect on this Bergman movie and I have to say, this so far my favourite by him. It is a fascinating study of a minister in a church, with beautiful set pieces, cinematography and acting.
Somehow, it seems perfect. A great film!
This review of Winter Light (1963) was written by Grayson D on 06 Jun 2011.
Winter Light has generally received very positive reviews.
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