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The Virgin Spring
Running Time: 88 min.
Produced By: / Svensk Filmindustri / Swedish Film Production

Summary:
Inspired by a medieval Swedish ballad, Ingmar Bergman's The Virgin Spring (Jungfrukallan) begins with a scene of unspeakable brutality and ends with an image of uncommon beauty. 15-year-old Birgitta Peterson, on her way to church to light candles for... Full Summary >>

Cast and Crew: Max von Sydow (Herr Tore) Birgitta Valberg (Mareta Tore) Birgitta Pettersson (Karin) Brigitta Pettersson (Karin Tore) All Cast & Crew >> Review: One of Bergman's simplest yet most powerful films, it fuses medieval Christianity with paganism in its enactment of rituals sacred and profane. Eschewing all but the most basic of symbols, the director roots his tale of death and transfiguration in t ... Continue >>

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