by Scott Eyman
First published 2008
Scott Eyman examines the life and career of Ingmar Bergman, one of cinema's most influential directors. The author traces Bergman's journey from his early years in Sweden through his rise to international acclaim. Eyman explores how Bergman's personal struggles, relationships, and philosophical questioning shaped his distinctive filmmaking style. The biography delves into the creation of Bergman's major works and his collaborations with actors like Liv Ullmann and Max von Sydow. Eyman analyzes Bergman's artistic evolution and his impact on world cinema. The book offers readers insight into the man behind films that explored faith, death, and human relationships with uncompromising honesty.
Genres: biography, art, 20th-century, film
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: character-study, creative-process
Setting: Sweden
Period: 20th-century
Hardcover · Taschen