Searching for Ingmar Bergman

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Searching for Ingmar Bergman

Released Nov 2, 2018

1h 39m

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An examination of Ingmar Bergman's life and influence on filmmaking.

Critics Consensus

Searching for Ingmar Bergman serves as an engaging introduction to its subject's life and work that should entertain Bergman novices as well as diehard fans.

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Ben Sachs

Chicago Reader

The film doesn't provide any new information for those already familiar with Bergman's life and work, though some of the interviewees are insightful.

Mar 11, 2020

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Peter Keough

Boston Globe

Peripatetic and provocative...

Rated: 3/4

Dec 13, 2018

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G. Allen Johnson

San Francisco Chronicle

Bergman fans will love this film, but the great thing about "Searching for Ingmar Bergman" is that budding cineastes who are curious about his work will find much value in it as well.

Rated: 4/4

Nov 28, 2018

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Q.V. Hough

Vague Visages

“‘Searching for Ingmar Bergman’ is one of the better documentaries about a legendary filmmaker.”

Oct 1, 2022

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María Caballero

Fotogramas

The documentary delves into the vital and artistic contradictions that orbited Bergman. [Full Review in Spanish]

Rated: 4/5

Jul 29, 2019

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Carlos Marañón

Cinemanía (Spain)

Flirting with the cliche, its constants circulate through a story animated by the detective [director Margarethe] Von Trotta and by original revelations about his ego, his cinephilia, his legacy. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 4/5

Jul 15, 2019

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Reminds you of why you watched all his movies and gives some insightful explanations.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Margarethe von Trotta

Director

Liv Ullmann

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Ingmar Bergman

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Ruben Östlund

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Mia Hansen-Løve

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Carlos Saura

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Synopsis

An examination of Ingmar Bergman's life and influence on filmmaking.

Director: Margarethe von Trotta
Producer: Guy Amon, Benjamin Seikel
Distributor: Oscilloscope Laboratories
Production Co: Cinema Management Group, C-Films Deutschland
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: German
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 2, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 8, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $31.0K
Runtime: 1h 39m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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