Scenes from a Marriage (Television Version)

Richmond Hill

Epic minutiae. A superbly modulated example of film (or as here, television; perhaps best suited to this form of existential microscopy) as mirror. Reflecting, dissecting then - to an extent - reconstructing, it subtly adds, or invites, layers of wise commentary on the frailties and vanities of life. Bergman's direction appears imperceptible until you realise - frequently - this is a master at work.

Francisco R.

A modest, chambery production of great, deep insight into the institution of marriage. Bergman's script may strike some viewers as too bitter and scornful, but if there ever was a writer/director more in tune with human unfulfilment and its doubts, that could draw such inspired eloquence and poetry in its dialogue, I have not yet seen. Sven Nykvist's dynamic and expressive camera work is specially worth mentioning.

ramosbarajas

Long, single-takes of people arguing, and more importantly, just talking are my kind of films. This one, being by Bergman, is, of course, a fantastic one. My favorite 'scenes' were the third Paula and the fifth The Illiterates. They are so realistic while at the same time so incomprehensible that one may be repelled from the action. Ullmann is of course the main show, with Andersson in a great supporting role.

V.S. Luoma-aho

One of the Angst-Meister's finest. If your relationship is in an anxious state, I whole-heartedly recommend this purgatory of a Bergman. Afterwards: defenestration.

Nuno Ramalho

Catastrophic. Devastating. Chapter III is suffocating and you can't help commiserating with all of this misery. Basically, alterity in a nutshell. I think we all must bow towards Bergman.

Vanessa Schaefer

A supremely honest and true romance portraying our amazing capacity to hurt and forgive one another. Reminding us there is a difference between compatibility and sexual attraction, between a fleeting moments satisfaction and a 'working' life long relationship.

Dzernera

pure and raw depiction of love and relationship, reaching well beyond the romantic mask we've taken as "real". suffering, pain and confusion is the price we pay for our strives to achieve togetherness and true companionship, and the way is more bumpy and harsh than we've been told it would be.

Aditya Watts

Incredible beyond any words I could use to express.. An inspiration. Epitome of Art and Film. (Jul '17) Just watching this can ruin cinema for you. How close Bergman is and how far everyone else.. On another level in every way - Writing, Acting, Directing, Photography, Sound.. Instant Favorite, All time Top 10.