The Seventh Seal
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Director: Ingmar Bergman Run Time: 96 min. Rating: PG Release Year: 1957 Language: Swedish
Starring: Bengt Ekerot, Bibi Andersson, Gunnar Björnstrand, Max von Sydow, Nils Poppe
In arguably the most iconic film in the history of cinema, a knight returning to Sweden after the Crusades seeks answers about life, death, and the existence of God as he plays chess against the Grim Reaper during the Black Plague.
The Seventh Seal screens as part of Ingmar Bergman’s Imperial Phase at Adelaide Cinematheque
Ingmar Bergman’s Imperial Phase
Between 1957 and 1960, Ingmar Bergman underwent an explosive burst of creative genius that permanently redefined international cinema, transitioning from a respected director into a global cultural titan. Bergman confronted the silence of God, the terror of mortality, and the fragility of the human psyche with a bold, unprecedented visual vocabulary. With the stark, unforgettable cinematography of Gunnar Fischer and legendary actors including Max von Sydow and Bibi Andersson, this era represents the apex of European art-house cinema.