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Through a Glass Darkly 1

Alternative title
Sasom I en Spegel
Synopsis
A four-character drama about a just-released mental patient, her husband, her father and her younger brother who spend the summer together on a secluded island. A study of the fragility of the human psyche and a young woman’s descent into schizophrenia.
Language
English
Country
Sweden
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS. b&w. 85 min. Digital versatile disk. b&w. 85 min.
Year of production
1961
Availability
Sale; 2001 sale: £15.99 (inclusive) VHS 2001 sale: £19.99 (inclusive) DVD
Subjects
Media studies
Keywords
cinema - Sweden; mental health; schizophrenia

Credits

Director
Ingmar Bergman
Producer
Allan Ekelund
Writer
Ingmar Bergman
Cast
Gunnar Björnstrand 
Harriet Andersson 
Lars Passgard 
Max von Sydow 

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD

Production Company

Name

Svensk Filmindustri

Distributor

 

Available from retail outlets

Name

Tartan Video

Web
http://www.tartanvideo.com/ External site opens in new window
Phone
020 7494 1400
Fax
020 7439 1922
Address
3rd Floor, Atlantic House
5 Wardour Street
London W1V 3HE

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