Max Von Sydow, Gunnar Björnstrand, Ingrid Thulin. Originally released as a motion picture in 1962. Special features: new high-definition transfer, with restored image and sound; exploring the film: video discussion with Ingmar Bergman biographer Peter Cowie; essay by Peter Cowie; original U.S. theatrical trailer.
Summary:
"In this stark depiction of spiritual crisis, small-town pastor Tomas Ericsson performs his duties mechanically before a dwindling congregation. When he is asked to assist a troubled parishioner with his debilitating fear of nuclear annihilation, Tomas is terrified to find that he can offer nothing but his own uncertainty."--Container.
Series:
The Criterion collection ; 210 Ingmar Bergman film trilogy
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