Episode #13 - Master Directors: Ingmar Bergman

Our first episode of 2021 focuses on Master Director Ingmar Bergman, Sweden's most famous filmmaker. Andy and Sam discover that Bergman's cinema does not just feature serious subject matter and mesmerizing acting, but also offers fascinating symbolism, humour and warmth. After discussing Bergman's style and influence, we focus on two of his key films, the allegorical journey of Wild Strawberries (1957) and the panopticon that is Fanny and Alexander (1982) before giving our personal recommendations of what else to watch by the director. Far from being bleak and depressing, just like Bergman, our episode offers insights along with music from his fascinating cinematic universe.