Bergman Island
Contemporary Cinema
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1h 52m
Directed by Mia Hansen-Løve | 112 mins | 2021
Vicky Krieps shines in Mia Hansen-Løve’s wry and playful portrait of a woman, mother, and frustrated artist. Starring opposite Tim Roth, the pair play married filmmakers who travel for a writing retreat to the secluded Swedish island of Fårö—a place steeped in the legacy of director Ingmar Bergman. Seamlessly blending the intimate with the meta-cinematic, Bergman Island delightfully explores the interplay of love and the creative process, crafting a moving portrayal of an artist’s quest for her individual voice.
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