@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
A young nurse, Alma, is put in charge of Elisabeth Vogler: an actress who is seemingly healthy in all respects, but will not talk. As they spend time together, Alma speaks to Elisabeth constantly, never receiving any answer.
Quick Stats
8.1
TMDB Rating
2,441
Votes
1h 25m
Runtime
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Budget
$250K
Box Office
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Return
Key Crew
DirectorIngmar Bergman
WriterIngmar Bergman
CinematographySven Nykvist
ComposerLars Johan Werle
EditorUlla Ryghe
Production DesignBibi Lindström
Produced by
SF Studios
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Bibi Andersson
Alma
Liv Ullmann
Elisabet Vogler
Margaretha Krook
The Doctor
Gunnar Björnstrand
Herr Vogler
Jörgen Lindström
Elisabet's Son (uncredited)
