Ingmar Bergman's Universe

One of the most noteworthy filmmakers the world over.

One of Sweden’s – and the world’s – most productive theatre directors. 

Not only is Bergman's literary work extensive but also of considerable quality.

Geoff Andrew, from BFI and Sight & Sound, gives an introduction to the work of Ingmar Bergman

The relationship between Bergman and his country of birth was a complex affair.

In the short history of cinema, Bergman is one of those proverbial giants, with what seems to be particularly broad shoulders to stand on.

Few other filmmakers have fallen victim to as many spoofs of their work as Bergman. A somewhat dubious honour, perhaps, but an honour nonetheless!

Exclusive essay by Professor Egil Törnqvist on August Strindberg's great influence on Bergman – and (in a manner of speaking) vice versa.

Having an interest in film is perhaps not so unusual for a filmmaker. In Bergman's case, however, 'interest' is a definite understatement.

Egil Törnqvist sheds light on a neglected subject.

Many Bergman characters have the same name. Why? Well, who knows. But here's at least the full list!

In collaboration with Wallflower Press, Face to Face here offers an essay by renowned Bergman scholar Maaret Koskinen. The text is the first contribution of "Ingmar Bergman Revisited", an anthology based on the Ingmar Bergman Foundation arranged symposium in Stockholm in 2005. Purchase the complete anthology at Wallflower Press.

This presentation is in part a report by Thomas Elsaesser on his experience as the first Ingmar Bergman Professor, given as a lecutre at a Bergman symposium in Stockholm 2009.

The family plays a central part in most Bergman films, but happy families are rare.

Ingmar Bergman's life and work are hard to differentiate, and that's putting it mildly.

As subject matter, metaphors and symbols, mirrors abound in Bergman.

Exclusive essay by Charlotte Renaud on Bergman's relationship to music.

Bergman's own private demons are legendary.

One hardly needs to have seen a Bergman film to know what Death looks like.

The artist is the most ubiquitous of all Bergman's characters.

Bergman was, to quote a phrase, the son of a preacher man.