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The Seventh Seal is considered a classic of world cinema, as well as one of the greatest films of all time. It established Bergman as a world-renowned director, containing scenes which have become iconic through homages, critical analysis, and parodies.
A knight returns from the Crusades and challenges Death to a chess game during the Black Plague. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this classic film.
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- Drama, Fantasy
- Ingmar Bergman
- 1958-10-13
May 23, 2020 · 197K views 3 years ago. The Seventh Seal (Swedish: Det sjunde inseglet) is a 1957 Swedish historical fantasy film written and directed by Ingmar Bergman. Set in Sweden during the Black Death,...
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Apr 16, 2000 · A knight returns from the Crusades and challenges Death to a game of chess in this existential film by Ingmar Bergman. Roger Ebert praises its stark imagery, its uncompromising subject of God's absence, and its rich detail of medieval Europe.
Essentially, the opening of the seventh seal is the start of the apocalypse. The film’s setting during the Black Plague, a time notorious for death and anguish on an unprecedented scale, complements its theme flawlessly. But you can view the “apocalypse” on a micro scale as opposed to a macro one.
Aug 6, 2023 · A film review of Ingmar Bergman's The Seventh Seal, a 1957 Swedish drama about a knight who challenges Death to a game of chess. The review explores the themes of death, existence, and religion in the medieval context of the plague and the crusades.
A disillusioned knight challenges Death to a chess match in this existential masterpiece by Swedish director Ingmar Bergman. Read critics reviews, watch the trailer, and find streaming options for The Seventh Seal on Rotten Tomatoes.
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