Ingmar Bergman dead at age 89. Considered by some to be the greatest film-maker ever, many of his films dealt with loneliness (Wild Strawberries, 1959) and the search for meaning in life. It is said that he “exorcised a traumatic childhood through cinematic masterpieces…” He had a “broken childhood,” enduring both physical and verbal abuse from his father, but managed to rise to ranks of the “greatest film artist.”
“In a career spanning half a century, in which he produced more than 50 films and 125 theatre productions, Bergman became Scandinavia’s most acclaimed cultural personality.”
“Films such as “Wild Strawberries”, “Scenes From a Marriage”, and his great classic, “Fanny and Alexander”, elevated him to be one of the masters of cinema though it brought Sweden, his country, a reputation for melancholy.” [Source: uk.reuters.com]
Amazing how this man was able to fight the demons of his childhood through film. If you’ve never seen any of Ingmar’s films, you must. They are unforgettable.
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