Through A Glass Darkly ( 1961) 16mm B & W feature film

 Ingmar Bergman,  Max Von Sydow

 




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Through a Glass Darkly (Swedish: Såsom i en spegel, lit. 'As in a Mirror') is a 1961 Swedish psychological drama film written and directed by Ingmar Bergman, and starring Harriet Andersson, Gunnar Björnstrand, Max von Sydow and Lars Passgård. The film tells the story of a schizophrenic young woman (Andersson) vacationing on a remote island with her husband (von Sydow), novelist father (Björnstrand), and frustrated younger brother (Passgård).

Bergman structured the film as a three-act play, drawing on his personal experiences and relationships. The film was his first of several shot on the island of Fårö, at the recommendation of cinematographer Sven Nykvist. The score incorporates the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. Themes explored include the equation of God with love, exploitation in art, psychosis, and sexuality.

Through a Glass Darkly was released to positive reviews, specifically for Andersson's performance, and won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. It was followed by Bergman's thematically related 1963 films Winter Light and The Silence.


This print is the English language version, it doesn't have subtitles. It has mostly light wear with various lighter scratches that come and go throughout the print. A few splices, some with brief jumps. More wear at start and end of reels. There are some light dust and dirt marks and other blemishes also. Print has excellent contrast and resolution. A very sharp B & W print with great focus. Sound is clear. No vinegar smell, no warping.     


Please see condition description and frame scans above for more details. 


Runs well through my Elmo and xenon Hokushin projectors.

Print supplied 2 x 1,600ft  reels.  

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