Through a Glass Darkly (1961)
Karin hopes to recover from her recent stay at a mental hospital by spending the summer at her family's cottage on a tiny island. Her husband, Martin, cares for her but is frustrated by her physical withdrawal. Her younger brother, Minus, is confused by Karin's vulnerability and his own budding sexuality. Their father, David, cannot overcome his haughty remoteness. Beset by visions, Karin descends further into madness.
Director: Ingmar Bergman
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: October 16, 1961
Cast
- Harriet Andersson - Karin
- Gunnar Björnstrand - David
- Max von Sydow - Martin
- Lars Passgård - Minus
Screenplay
- Ingmar Bergman (Screenplay)
Music: Erik Nordgren
Cinematography: Sven Nykvist
Editing: Ulla Ryghe
Production: SF Studios
Country: Sweden
Language: Latin, svenska
Box Office: $8,939
Original Language: sv
Themes
Mental Health and Inner Struggle
Keywords
daughter, island, schizophrenia, author, mental illness, electroconvulsive therapy
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Through a Glass Darkly about?
- Karin hopes to recover from her recent stay at a mental hospital by spending the summer at her family's cottage on a tiny island. Her husband, Martin, cares for her but is frustrated by her physical withdrawal. Her younger brother, Minus, is confused by Karin's vulnerability and his own budding sexuality. Their father, David, cannot overcome his haughty remoteness. Beset by visions, Karin descends further into madness.
- Who directed Through a Glass Darkly?
- Through a Glass Darkly was directed by Ingmar Bergman.
- Who stars in Through a Glass Darkly?
- Through a Glass Darkly stars Harriet Andersson, Gunnar Björnstrand, Max von Sydow, Lars Passgård.
- How long is Through a Glass Darkly?
- Through a Glass Darkly has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Through a Glass Darkly?
- Through a Glass Darkly is a Drama film.
- How much did Through a Glass Darkly gross?
- Through a Glass Darkly grossed $8,939 worldwide.
- Where was Through a Glass Darkly produced?
- Through a Glass Darkly was produced in Sweden.
- What are the themes of Through a Glass Darkly?
- The themes of Through a Glass Darkly include: Mental Health and Inner Struggle.