The Virgin Spring (1960)
Ravished innocence... brings terrible revenge!
Devout Christians Töre and Märeta send their only daughter, the virginal Karin, and their foster daughter, the unrepentant Ingeri, to deliver candles to a distant church. On their way through the woods, the girls encounter a group of savage goat herders who brutally rape and murder Karin as Ingeri remains hidden. When the killers unwittingly seek refuge in the farmhouse of Töre and Märeta, Töre plots a fitting revenge.
Director: Ingmar Bergman
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: February 8, 1960
Cast
- Max von Sydow - Töre
- Birgitta Valberg - Märeta
- Gunnel Lindblom - Ingeri
- Birgitta Pettersson - Karin
- Axel Düberg - Thin Herdsman
- Allan Edwall - Beggar
- Tor Isedal - Mute Herdsman
- Ove Porath - Boy
- Axel Slangus - Bridge Keeper
- Gudrun Brost - Frida
Screenplay
- Ulla Isaksson (Screenplay)
Music: Erik Nordgren
Cinematography: Sven Nykvist
Editing: Oscar Rosander
Production: SF Studios
Country: Sweden
Language: svenska
Box Office: $700,000
Original Language: sv
Themes
Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Epic Historical Stories
Keywords
rape, brother, peasant, child murder, revenge, pregnant woman, medieval, rape and revenge, 13th century, spring (water)
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Virgin Spring about?
- Devout Christians Töre and Märeta send their only daughter, the virginal Karin, and their foster daughter, the unrepentant Ingeri, to deliver candles to a distant church. On their way through the woods, the girls encounter a group of savage goat herders who brutally rape and murder Karin as Ingeri remains hidden. When the killers unwittingly seek refuge in the farmhouse of Töre and Märeta, Töre plots a fitting revenge.
- Who directed The Virgin Spring?
- The Virgin Spring was directed by Ingmar Bergman.
- Who stars in The Virgin Spring?
- The Virgin Spring stars Max von Sydow, Birgitta Valberg, Gunnel Lindblom, Birgitta Pettersson, Axel Düberg, Allan Edwall.
- How long is The Virgin Spring?
- The Virgin Spring has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Virgin Spring?
- The Virgin Spring is a Drama, History film.
- How much did The Virgin Spring gross?
- The Virgin Spring grossed $700,000 worldwide.
- Where was The Virgin Spring produced?
- The Virgin Spring was produced in Sweden.
- What are the themes of The Virgin Spring?
- The themes of The Virgin Spring include: Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Epic Historical Stories.