Tartan Video:
September Bergman DVD releasesPosted: August 31st, 2003. SCENES FROM A MARRIAGE (15)
BERGMAN COLLECTION
LOVE AND MARRIAGE, SWEDISH-STYLE
Golden Globe-winning drama starring Liv Ullmann
Capturing the trauma of a disintegrating marriage, this powerful dramafeatures an exhaustive study of doubt, despair and confusion. Marianne (LivUllman) revaluates her life after she finds her husband, Johan, involved witha younger woman. Several years after the divorce, Marianne reunites withJohan for an illicit affair, during which their feelings for one another arediscussed with an openness that was unavailable in their marriage.
Brought to life by the superb photography of Bergman’s regular collaboratorSven Nykvist, the award-winning Scenes From a Marriage reunites Liv Ullmannwith Persona co-star Bibi Andresson and Cries and Whispers co-star EerlandJosephson.
Available on DVD (TVD 3442), RRP £19.99
TO JOY (15)
Starring Victor Sjstrm, one of Swedish cinema’s most critically acclaimedfigures
A classic early work, To Joy explores the complexities of human relationshipsand artistic sensibilities. Marta and Stig have a happy relationship andbegin to plan their life together, until Stig begins a sorbid affair thatthreatens to destroy their marriage. Moving and evocative, this drama is anearly indication of the genius of Ingmar Bergman, which is visually strikingand characteristically frank. The legendary Swedish director Victor Sjstrm,who also appeared in Wild Strawberries.
Available on DVD (TVD 3442), RRP £19.99
DVD extras on both discs include: scene selection, filmographies, Bergmantrailers and Philip Strick notes.
RELEASE DATE: 29 September 2003
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