Through a Glass Darkly
1961·Movie·
·1h 31min


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About
Karin hopes to recover from her recent stay at a mental hospital by spending the summer at her family's cottage on a tiny island. Her husband, Martin, cares for her but is frustrated by her physical withdrawal. Her younger brother, Minus, is confused by Karin's vulnerability and his own budding sexuality. Their father, David, cannot overcome his haughty remoteness. Beset by visions, Karin descends further into madness.
DNA
- Genres
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersLoss Of InnocenceRedemptionFamily DysfunctionExistential CrisisMental Illness
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersFamily VacationUnspoken TensionsAttempted SuicidePast Trauma ResurfacingPsychological BreakdownUnraveling SecretsEmotional Turmoil
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- Narrative
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- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Sven Nykvist, Lenn Hjortzberg, Ingmar Bergman
Produced by:
Allan Ekelund
Composed by:
Erik Nordgren
Cast
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