Class meets Fridays, October 4 - November 8.
Ingmar Bergman was among the most accomplished twentieth-century filmmakers in the depth of his psychological portrayals, the relevance of his insights and the artistry of his film technique. To quote Woody Allen, Ingmar Bergman was "probably the greatest film artist, all things considered, since the invention of the motion picture camera." We will screen and then discuss six films that will allow us to understand Bergman's artistic achievements. We will also study the phases of his career and his personal development. The films are: Smiles of a Summer Night (1955), The Seventh Seal (1957), Winter Light (1963), Persona (1966), Cries and Whispers (1972), and Fanny and Alexander (1982). Led by Ira Konigsberg.