A masterpiece. A difficult film. An image of life. A tryst with the pangs of death. A painting of the complexities of life in RED. Thats Bergman.
Its useless reading about this movie. It presents an experience. A visual agony. The whole film is set in a background of red. Perhaps that is a reflection of the sins of the mind- SINS which go against our sense of morality. Elements of sadomasochism, lesbianism, adultery, incest, selfishness, jealousy etc have been sprayed subtly into the film. The self-centred, narcissist attitude of the two sisters, Karin and Maria has distanced them from each other and prevents them from caring for their dying sister. A down to earth maid, devoid of complexities is closer to their dying sister.
This movie is not entertainment. It is too serious. Nevertheless experience it atleast when Man's perennial obsession with death comes to haunt you. The brilliant acting will leave you dumbstruck; the camera with closeups and monotonous RED background will besiege you; the emotional subtleties will ensnare your mind....
Overall 9/10
Acting 9/10
Cinematography 9/10
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