Ingmar Bergman Makes a Movie
1963 · 147m · Documentary
The year is 1961 and Ingmar Bergman is making a movie. While planted on the scene as apprentice to Bergman, Vilgot Sjöman (director, I Am Curious–Yellow, 1967), suggests to Swedish Television that they take the opportunity to record with the acclaimed director. In August, Sjöman and the television crew begin to capture what would become a comprehensive five-part documentary on the making of Winter Light, offering views of script development, set construction and lighting, rehearsals and editing, as well as intimate conversations with Bergman and members of his cast and crew. Footage from the film’s Swedish premiere delivers immediate audience reactions and the critics’ reviews the following day.
Episodes
1. "The Script"Sjöman interviews Bergman on the idea and themes of Winter Light, covers the location scouting, and interviews Sven Nykvist on the lighting.
2. "Filming, Part 1"Sjöman observes actors Gunnar Björnstrand and Ingrid Thulin on set.
3. "Filming, Part 2"Sjöman interviews Bergman on how the filming process went, shortly before it completed in January 1962.
4. "Postproduction"Sjöman observes the editing process and interviews Bergman on the anticipated response to the film.
5. "The Premiere"Sjöman and Bergman review the critical response to the film.More Like This
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