
Through a Glass Darkly
dir. Ingmar Bergman
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6 sourcesSynopsis
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.

Directed byIngmar Bergman
StarringHarriet Andersson, Gunnar Björnstrand, Max von Sydow, Lars Passgård
Written byIngmar Bergman
CinematographySven Nykvist
EditingUlla Ryghe
MusicErik Nordgren
Through a Glass Darkly
1961 · 1h 31m
Drama
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.
