I consider myself a Bergman fan, and yet I've never watched Fanny and Alexander... something I will need to rectify as soon as I can. Winter Light is probably my favorite of his films that I've seen to date - which status I mainly attribute to the scene you described. Of all his films, that scene moves me the most. Thank you for the list - I really hope your channel sees the growth it deserves!
Great video. I'm just getting back into film and going through the Bergman films I've never seen, so this was perfect. Looking forward to watching your other videos.
Fantastic list. I managed to watch Fanny and Alexander on the big screen at my local cinema here in Nott’m on Christmas Eve. As you say, it’s so rich and wonderful and has become one of my favourites (behind Wild Strawberries) - I’m still yet to watch the longer cut though!
I appreciate the passion and insight you evince for this undoubtedly major director, who was so seminal, as you discussed, in providing a template for the new art cinema of the postwar years. Outside of Sweden, Bergman has become for many virtually synonymous with that country's cinema, despite the several other important filmmakers who contributed to the nation's long and prestigious heritage in that field. As you will recall, I am one of those Bergman skeptics, but there are many significant works I have admittedly not seen ('Fanny and Alexander' for example), and others I would like to revisit after almost a lifetime's absence (I haven't seen 'Smiles of a Summer Night' since catching it on public television as a child, and I would be curious to experience it with an adult's eyes). I also have to recognize that Sven Nykvist, Bergman's longtime DP, was one of the truly great cinematographers, contributing much to the enduring value of Bergman's works. And I have to confess that, with all my doubts and uncertainties here (how appropriate vis-à-vis Bergman!), that simple repast the Knight shares with the vagabond family in 'The Seventh Seal' (so absolutely tender and pure) remains one of my all-time favorite cinematic moments.
bought that when it came out to impress a swedish girl I was in love with. years later we're dating lol. also Bergman is one of my favorite directors and liv ullmann is my #1 actress crush
@Michael Bartlett Oh, so many reasons. Lol. But I don't think she's a big Bergman fan. Great video! I actually watched BFI's Bergman collection last year. Persona and Fanny and Alexander were both fantastic. I also love Through A Glass Darkly which I first saw at Uni after reading Robert Mckee's Story.
@@jedwoods4399 I had visions of you pleading the case passionately for Seventh Seal at number one, and your flatmate packing her bags and leaving, never to be seen again!
@Michael Bartlett It almost came to that, but I managed to pull her back from the brink in the nick of time. I think she's more of a Virgin Spring kinda girl.
Because I don't care about acting at all I find Bergman exceptionally tedious -- wallowing in adolescent misery does not make a film *good* (see also: John Cassavetes). Winter Light is probably the Bergman film I dislike the least simply because of the cinematography.
Oooh, I can't agree with you here. Bergie's great! What adolescent misery? He's exploring relationships and states of mind that belong to all of us, surely? And the cinematography is often brilliant in many of his films. No, I know many people dislike him, but I'll still stand up for him. His films have given me so much.
@@michaelbartlettfilm My favorite Ingmar Bergman-related effort is Scott Walker's song The Seventh Seal (set to what sounds like an Ennio Morricone spaghetti western score).
I consider myself a Bergman fan, and yet I've never watched Fanny and Alexander... something I will need to rectify as soon as I can.
Winter Light is probably my favorite of his films that I've seen to date - which status I mainly attribute to the scene you described. Of all his films, that scene moves me the most.
Thank you for the list - I really hope your channel sees the growth it deserves!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the list!
Thanks for another great video. I have seen some of these movies and will look for the ones I haven't seen yet. I enjoyed the ones I have seen.
Great video. I'm just getting back into film and going through the Bergman films I've never seen, so this was perfect. Looking forward to watching your other videos.
Thanks, Alex!
Fantastic list. I managed to watch Fanny and Alexander on the big screen at my local cinema here in Nott’m on Christmas Eve. As you say, it’s so rich and wonderful and has become one of my favourites (behind Wild Strawberries) - I’m still yet to watch the longer cut though!
The longer cut is incredible. It fills out the characters of the two brothers. Nice to hear from Notts, my old stamping ground!
I appreciate the passion and insight you evince for this undoubtedly major director, who was so seminal, as you discussed, in providing a template for the new art cinema of the postwar years. Outside of Sweden, Bergman has become for many virtually synonymous with that country's cinema, despite the several other important filmmakers who contributed to the nation's long and prestigious heritage in that field.
As you will recall, I am one of those Bergman skeptics, but there are many significant works I have admittedly not seen ('Fanny and Alexander' for example), and others I would like to revisit after almost a lifetime's absence (I haven't seen 'Smiles of a Summer Night' since catching it on public television as a child, and I would be curious to experience it with an adult's eyes). I also have to recognize that Sven Nykvist, Bergman's longtime DP, was one of the truly great cinematographers, contributing much to the enduring value of Bergman's works. And I have to confess that, with all my doubts and uncertainties here (how appropriate vis-à-vis Bergman!), that simple repast the Knight shares with the vagabond family in 'The Seventh Seal' (so absolutely tender and pure) remains one of my all-time favorite cinematic moments.
Thanks, Barry. That's one of my favourite cinematic moments too.
Wild Strawberries is my favorite Bergman--
something about age and redemption.
I find it more and more moving as I get older,and I recognise more of myself and my experience in it too, so perhaps you're onto something there!
I'm 75--today--and the film resonates even more for me.@@michaelbartlettfilm
The Virgin Spring might be Bergman's best film. You can't just totally leave it out of his top 10.
God knows I love The Virgin Spring. But I'm going to stick my neck out and say I think these films are better.
@@michaelbartlettfilm Thank you.
bought that when it came out to impress a swedish girl I was in love with. years later we're dating lol. also Bergman is one of my favorite directors and liv ullmann is my #1 actress crush
Glad it worked out! I know what you mean about Liv Ullman...but Ingrid Thulin isn't far behind.
(PS. Thanks for your message on the action movies vid. It's not appearing on the thread for some reason.)
Love hour of the Wolf!
That scene with the boy by the sea...
This video just prompted a 20 minute argument between me and my flatmate... 🙄
I love a bit of debate!! Why?
@Michael Bartlett Oh, so many reasons. Lol. But I don't think she's a big Bergman fan. Great video! I actually watched BFI's Bergman collection last year. Persona and Fanny and Alexander were both fantastic. I also love Through A Glass Darkly which I first saw at Uni after reading Robert Mckee's Story.
@@jedwoods4399 I had visions of you pleading the case passionately for Seventh Seal at number one, and your flatmate packing her bags and leaving, never to be seen again!
@Michael Bartlett It almost came to that, but I managed to pull her back from the brink in the nick of time. I think she's more of a Virgin Spring kinda girl.
@@jedwoods4399 Ha, ha!
Because I don't care about acting at all I find Bergman exceptionally tedious -- wallowing in adolescent misery does not make a film *good* (see also: John Cassavetes). Winter Light is probably the Bergman film I dislike the least simply because of the cinematography.
Oooh, I can't agree with you here. Bergie's great! What adolescent misery? He's exploring relationships and states of mind that belong to all of us, surely? And the cinematography is often brilliant in many of his films. No, I know many people dislike him, but I'll still stand up for him. His films have given me so much.
@@michaelbartlettfilm My favorite Ingmar Bergman-related effort is Scott Walker's song The Seventh Seal (set to what sounds like an Ennio Morricone spaghetti western score).