Bergman Island

Marie Nyreröd's outstanding 2006 documentary Bergman Island weaves an intimate and far-ranging portrait of Ingmar Bergman around three essential themes: Film, Theater and Fårö, the Baltic island that became his permanent home and frequent shooting location. In one of his final interviews, generously interspersed with film clips, Bergman examines his life and career with candor. The documentary will be preceded by the hitherto unseen Bris Soap Commercials, made by Bergman in 1951 during a hiatus in the Swedish film industry. These commercials include his first scenes with young actress Harriet Andersson. Courtesy of Swedish Institute, Sveriges Television and Ingmar Bergman Foundation. Not available on DVD.

Presented as part of the Ingmar Bergman Series