The Virgin Spring (1960)

I watched this film October, 2009

A difficult but compelling film.

From Ingmar Bergman.  Subtitled.  Given the date, it is an edgy film.  You see a virgin raped, without a lot of gratuity.  Then you watch this rough view of life unfold as the rapists receive theirs at the hands of the virgin’s father.  The point seems to be a contemplation of faith and grief.  Through out the film the devout family seems thwarted from seeing their prayers answered.  Max von Sydow is surrounded by other good actors.  A lot is given to you to think about.

Recommendation: gritty, certainly not fuzzy feelings, but an open hearted modern look at providence, sin, vengeance, and redemption.

~ by u2isgr8 on October 27, 2009.