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The Passion of Anna (1969)
Directed by Ingmar Bergman
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Andreas, a man struggling with the recent demise of his marriage and his own emotional isolation, befriends a married couple also in the midst of psychological turmoil. In turn he meets Anna, who is grieving the recent deaths of her husband and son. She appears zealous in her faith and steadfast in her search for truth, but gradually her delusions surface. Andreas and Anna pursue a love affair, but he is unable to overcome his feelings of deep humiliation and remains disconnected. Meanwhile, the island community is victimized by an unknown person committing acts of animal cruelty.
Rated R | Length 101 minutes
Actors
Max von Sydow | Liv Ullmann | Bibi Andersson | Erland Josephson | Erik Hell | Sigge Fürst | Svea Holst | Annicka Kronberg | Hjördis Petterson | Ingmar Bergman | Lars-Owe Carlberg | Brian Wikström | Barbro Hiort af Ornäs | Malin Ek | Britta Brunius | Brita Öberg | Marianne Karlbeck
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/05/2025 | TV | Blu-ray | Owned | 7.5 stars |
| (Average) 7.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
One of the few Bergman films I’ve never seen before. I knew very little about it and was taken aback when, ten minutes in, a clapboard appears and Max Von Sydow talks about his character and the approach he’s taking to the role. I thought I was watching a making-of documentary by mistake. But spaced thoughout the film, each of the four main actors take turns talking about the characters they’re playing.
It’s a fascinating film, focusing on these four characters and how they cope with the outside world (the setting is an isolated island). Each of the actors are amazing.
The original Swedish title is “The Passion”, so the English title is a little deceptive, suggesting that our focus should be on Anna, rather than all four characters.
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