I roam the whole universe from here. - Han-shan
Persona (1966)
Blow-up (1966)
L'Avventura (1960)
The Seventh
Seal (1957)
Fanny and Alexander (1982)
Il Deserto Rosso (1964)
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These films are among my favorites, each one impacting in a different way. Persona and L’Avventura are from my short list.
Posted by sam of the ten thousand things @ 8:59 AM
Labels: film, films to live by
We make a harvest of loneliness and desiring in the blank wasteland of the cosmos. - Jack Gilbert
6 comments:
A fabulous selection of images, Sam. I just heard about Antonioni last night.
If a person, such as myself, reluctantly admitted that she had never experienced a Bergman film, which one would you suggest that person should view first?
Which Bergman film was your first, Sam?
And you, Collin?
And which is your favorite?
I would probably start with "Fanny & Alexander" then "The Seventh Seal," "Cries and Whispers" and "Persona."
I agree with Collin - Fanny and Alexander would be the best starting point.
The first Bergman film I ever saw was Persona, and I never looked back. That film knocked me over. But it's not the best place to begin with Bergman's world.
Wild Strawberries is one I would want to add to the list - after Persona. Also, add Smiles of a Summer Night after Fanny & Alexander. Add The Virgin Spring after The Seventh Seal.
I don't know how familiar you are with Antonioni's films - but he's a must see as well. Blow-up is a great starting point with his works.
I'm throwing in my two cents--I'm not very adept with Bergman's work. My first was "Cries and Whispers," which was just too overwhelming. "Fanny and Alexander" is my favorite. I went back to "Cries and Whispers" later and had a better understanding of what was going on.
You can't go wrong with Antonioni's "Blow-Up."
I would like to know what you recommend with Kurosawa. I've seen "Rashomon" and "Seven Samurai." Where do I go from there?
Thanks for sharing your expertise.
Ikiru is a must. I can't begin to explain how great that film is.
Also, Ran and Stray Dog.
Thanks for the read - or I guess it's the view -- Pamela.
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