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A slow, emotionally raw chamber drama of confrontation and regret, with long close-ups and dialogue that cuts to the bone.
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Wild Strawberries
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About 1957 film by Ingmar Bergman
Genres drama, flashback
Directed by Ingmar Bergman
Written by Ingmar Bergman
Starring Max von Sydow, Bibi Andersson, Victor Sjöström, Ingrid Thulin, Gunnel Lindblom, Gunnar Björnstrand, Naima Wifstrand, Maud Hansson
Music Erik Nordgren
Runtime 92 min
Country Sweden
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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