#3 Autumn Sonata (Höstsonaten) (1978)
I am a film junkie. I have watched plenty of movies that range from
brilliant to mediocre to downright shameful. But there are only a small
handful of movies that have carved such a deep impression in my memory
that I think of frequently and re-watch them over and over again for
years to come. Such a movie is “Autumn Sonata”.
What can one expect when it is directed by Ingmar Bergman- one of the
finest directors of our time, working alongside with Liv Ullmann (my
favorite actress of all time) and Ingrid Bergman?
The truth is, I expected it to be good, but not overwhelmingly so.
For one, I am not drawn to movies that explore family relationships. In
this case, Ingrid Bergman is a neglectful mother who visits her daughter
for the first time after 7 years. 90% of the movie is set in an idyllic
house surrounded by nature and starts off unassumingly, although at
some point it is apparent that the masquerade of delightful reunion is
about to be blown off by secret resentment.
There are brilliant actresses, and then there are Liv Ullmann and
Ingrid Bergman, who are indeed a class of their own. These 2 actresses
are able to put the entire Hollywood into shame. It is perfection and so
much more. “Autumn Sonata” is highly recommended for anyone who appreciates acting at its highest form.
Please stay tuned for the other 2 movies that impacted my life!
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