Ingmar Bergman Makes a Movie (1963)
The year is 1961 and Ingmar Bergman is making a movie. While planted on the scene as apprentice to Bergman, Vilgot Sjöman (director, I Am Curious–Yellow, 1967), suggests to Swedish Television that they take the opportunity to record with the acclaimed director. In August, Sjöman and the television crew begin to capture what would become a comprehensive five-part documentary on the making of Winter Light, offering views of script development, set construction and lighting, rehearsals and editing, as well as intimate conversations with Bergman and members of his cast and crew. Footage from the film’s Swedish premiere delivers immediate audience reactions and the critics’ reviews the following day.
Director: Vilgot Sjöman
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 145 min
Release Date: January 27, 1963
Cast
- Ingmar Bergman - Self
- Vilgot Sjöman - Self
- Sven Nykvist - Self
- Gunnar Björnstrand - Self
- Ingrid Thulin - Self
- Katinka Faragó - Self
- Mago - Self
- P.A. Lundgren - Self
- Ulla Ryghe - Self
Production: Sveriges Radio
Country: Sweden
Language: svenska
Original Language: sv
More Films by Director: Vilgot Sjöman
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ingmar Bergman Makes a Movie about?
- The year is 1961 and Ingmar Bergman is making a movie. While planted on the scene as apprentice to Bergman, Vilgot Sjöman (director, I Am Curious–Yellow, 1967), suggests to Swedish Television that they take the opportunity to record with the acclaimed director. In August, Sjöman and the television crew begin to capture what would become a comprehensive five-part documentary on the making of Winter Light, offering views of script development, set construction and lighting, rehearsals and editing, as well as intimate conversations with Bergman and members of his cast and crew. Footage from the film’s Swedish premiere delivers immediate audience reactions and the critics’ reviews the following day.
- Who directed Ingmar Bergman Makes a Movie?
- Ingmar Bergman Makes a Movie was directed by Vilgot Sjöman.
- Who stars in Ingmar Bergman Makes a Movie?
- Ingmar Bergman Makes a Movie stars Ingmar Bergman, Vilgot Sjöman, Sven Nykvist, Gunnar Björnstrand, Ingrid Thulin, Katinka Faragó.
- How long is Ingmar Bergman Makes a Movie?
- Ingmar Bergman Makes a Movie has a runtime of 2h 25m (145 minutes).
- What genre is Ingmar Bergman Makes a Movie?
- Ingmar Bergman Makes a Movie is a Documentary film.
- Where was Ingmar Bergman Makes a Movie produced?
- Ingmar Bergman Makes a Movie was produced in Sweden.