A Man There Was

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Audience Member A sailor suffers the loss of his family through the cruelty of another man. Years later, when he meets that man again, he faces the question of whether to avenge himself or not. Sjostrom's film is an underlooked masterpiece of poetry and pace. Its slow, soothing rhythm allows the viewer to be immersed into it in a greatly intimate way, and this is also achieved thanks to the stunning and groundbreaking photography. A silent poetic masterpiece which is waiting to be re-discovered. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review Audience Member The film that not only launched Victor Seastrom to a Cinematic Master but also got him the attention of the US. A powerful fable of man by the sea who's wife & child are murdered by a soldier and he is imprisoned. He then through fate years later stumbles across this soldier & his family & choses grace instead of vengeance. A beautifully shot film that is quite stirring & powerful. The use of the ocean in the film is fantastic & the acting is impressive. For a film made in 1917 it's years ahead of its time & shows the depth of Victor Seastrom. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Audience Member The Swedish cinema legend cares significantly about the power of emotions and consequences. He was mainly distinguished because of his exquisite use of visuals and although Terje Vigen is not the best example of his extraordinary talent, it is a moral tale that should not be ignored, especially because this was at least a decade ahead of its time. 99/100 Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Landsort is the best place in Sweden to make a film! Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Much better than any of the Sjostrom silent films, this one is adapted from Ibsen's poem about a sailor who braves a Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Strong Swedish silent drama on the conflict between civilization and the natural world and the inherent effects on the soul of man. Sjostrom is the first and arguably the finest Swedish film maker. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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