Ingmar Bergman

Ingmar Bergman is a seminal work of film analysis that has had a lasting impact on the study of cinema. First published in 1969, this influential volume by Robin Wood remains one of the most important volumes on the Swedish director ever written in English. The new edition, edited by Barry Keith Grant, brings together all of Wood's original text with four additional pieces on Bergman that were intended for a new volume but remain unfinished due to the author's passing. In this book, Wood explores a selection of Bergman's films, making a compelling case for the logic of the filmmaker's development while still respecting and indicating the distinctiveness of his individual works. The added material provides significant reassessment of three key films: Cries and Whispers, Fanny and Alexander, and From the Life of the Marionettes, as well as a provocative reevaluation of Persona. This updated volume offers a unique insight into Bergman's work, providing film scholars and fans with a deeper understanding of his oeuvre. With its thoughtful analysis and engaging writing style, Ingmar Bergman is an essential read for anyone interested in the director's life and films.