Through a Glass Darkly

1961 · directed by Ingmar Bergman

Rating

88/100

Hit

yes

Prestige lists

Criterion

Karin hopes to recover from her recent stay at a mental hospital by spending the summer at her family's cottage on a tiny island. Her husband, Martin, cares for her but is frustrated by her physical withdrawal. Her younger brother, Minus, is confused by Karin's vulnerability and his own budding sexuality. Their father, David, cannot overcome his haughty remoteness. Beset by visions, Karin descends further into madness.

Through a Glass Darkly (1961), directed by Ingmar Bergman, rates 88/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Harriet Andersson
• Gunnar Björnstrand
• Max von Sydow
• Lars Passgård

Crew

• Sven Nykvist — Director of Photography
• Ulla Ryghe — Editor
• Erik Nordgren — Original Music Composer
• Ingmar Bergman — Screenplay

More from Ingmar Bergman

1. Scenes from a Marriage (1974) — 100/100 · hit
2. Wild Strawberries (1957) — 96/100 · hit
3. Fanny and Alexander (1982) — 96/100 · hit
4. Persona (1966) — 95/100 · hit
5. The Seventh Seal (1957) — 89/100 · hit
6. Cries and Whispers (1972) — 88/100 · hit

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