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'Whispers and Cries') is a 1972 Swedish period drama film written and directed by Ingmar Bergman and starring Harriet Andersson, Kari Sylwan, Ingrid Thulin and Liv Ullmann. The film, set in a mansion at the end of the 19th century, is about three sisters and a servant who struggle with the terminal cancer of one of the sisters (Andersson).
Aug 18, 2002 · A powerful and personal film about a dying woman and her sisters, set in a red-walled manor house. Ebert analyzes the emotions, colors, flashbacks and dream sequence of this 1972 classic by Ingmar Bergman.
Mar 5, 1973 · A dying woman in early 20th-century Sweden is visited by her two sisters, who repress their feelings and resentment. The film explores the soul in red, the color of passion and pain, and won an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.
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- Ingmar Bergman
- 1973-03-05
A visually stunning and achingly performed film about a dying woman and her sisters' emotional turmoil. Read critics reviews, watch the trailer, and find out where to stream or buy Cries and Whispers on Prime Video or Max.
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- Ingmar Bergman
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- Liv Ullmann
A 1972 masterpiece by the Swedish director, starring Ingrid Thulin, Liv Ullmann, and Harriet Andersson. The film explores the themes of death, love, and human nature through the story of two sisters and a dying woman.
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Anna is the servant of the house, the only one who can comfort Agnes. When the illness of the latter worsens, the women of his life gather on his deathbed. An intense film, from the most impressive experimental works by Bergman. A family drama takes place in a mansion in the late 1800's.
For Cries and Whispers concerns the physical body and the process of dying and, more important still, the coming to terms with death. From a thematic point of view, Cries and Whispers represents Bergman’s most daring attempt to achieve a dream state on film.
