One of the most delightful comedies ever made came from the mind of one the darkest and most tortured directors who ever lived. Actually, Smiles of a Summer Night fits perfectly into Bergman’s oeuvre. Essentially, a collection of bored and frustrated bourgeoisie play a series of mind games with one another and nobody is truly happy in the end. However, the film is executed in such a fun and whimsical fashion which embraces life’s joys and disappointments that you can’t help but watch with a smile.