bluestocking
With images and photography that mirror the stark
and forbidding landscapes of Sweden, the volume
offers an intense snapshot into the director’s working
life. But readers also find themselves peering into
the dark corners of his private life. a dark, abusive
childhood is unveiled and keen observers immediately
note that, chronologically, his films often reflect his
whirlwind of emotions and experiences.
Bergman once said, “no art passes our conscience
in the way film does, and goes directly to our feelings,
deep down into the dark rooms of our souls.” The
Ingmar Bergman Archives is a provocative journey
through Bergman’s many “rooms,” an immense
journey for those who recognize the beauty and
courage of true cinematic genius n Jessica E. Pilot,
The Ingmar Bergman Archives, edited by Paul Duncan,
hardcover, Taschen, taschen.com
