Description
Saraband – Ingmar Bergman’s Final Masterpiece (DVD)
Product Information
- UPC: 043396108981
- ISBN: 1404980105
- Label: Sony Pictures Classics
- Format: DVD Video
- Runtime: Approximately 112 minutes
- Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 (Widescreen)
- Audio: Swedish 2.0 Dolby Surround
- Subtitles: English, French, Portuguese
- Rating: Restricted
- Special Features: The Making of Saraband documentary (Not Rated)
- Mastering: High Definition
Overview
Saraband is the poignant and powerful final film from legendary Swedish director Ingmar Bergman, serving as a sequel to his Golden Globe-winning Scenes From a Marriage. This deeply emotional drama reunites actors Liv Ullmann and Erland Josephson in roles that have become synonymous with Bergman’s exploration of human relationships and existential themes.
Set thirty years after the couple’s divorce, Marianne (Ullmann) visits her ex-husband Johan (Josephson) at his secluded country home. She becomes a witness to the fraught dynamics between Johan, his estranged son Henrik (Börje Ahlstedt), and his granddaughter Karin (Julia Dufvenius). Struggling with grief and obsession, Henrik’s volatile relationship with his daughter challenges Johan to intervene, offering Karin a chance at a brighter future as a cellist.
Praised by critics such as Stephen Holden (The New York Times) and Phillip Lopate (Film Comment), Saraband is acclaimed for its spiritual intensity, emotional depth, and masterful performances, marking the culmination of Bergman’s cinematic legacy.
Product Features
- Genre: Drama, Psychological, Family
- Director: Ingmar Bergman
- Cast: Liv Ullmann, Erland Josephson, Börje Ahlstedt, Julia Dufvenius
- Language: Swedish (Dolby Surround 2.0)
- Subtitles: English, French, Portuguese
- Special Features: Behind-the-scenes documentary The Making of Saraband
- Film Festivals: Official Selection, New York Film Festival
- Critical Acclaim: Described as "vital, powerful, magnificent" (Phillip Lopate), and a "powerful and poignant final roar" (Time Magazine)
Interesting Facts
- Final Film by Bergman: Saraband is considered Ingmar Bergman’s last cinematic statement, encapsulating themes he explored throughout his career.
- Award-Winning Lead: Liv Ullmann reprises her award-winning role, earning praise for her profound portrayal of Marianne.
- Critical Recognition: Official selection of the New York Film Festival and widely praised by international critics for its psychological insight.
- Deep Exploration of Family: The film deeply examines grief, obsession, and the complexities of family bonds, enhanced by the intimate performances of its cast.
- High-Quality Presentation: Digitally mastered in high definition, offering clear audio and visual experience.
Publishers
Released by Sony Pictures Classics. For more information, visit www.sonypictures.com.
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