Ingmar Bergman: His Life and Films [Hardcover]

Jerry Vermilye (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0786411600 | ISBN-13: 978-0786411603 | Publication Date: April 2002

"He always is very, very close to the camera, and he is terribly inspiring. I don't know what his magic is, but it is something that makes you want to give everything you have. He has respect for actors and for everybody. A bad director very often doesn't have that respect." Liv Ullman's words about Ingmar Bergman hint at the consummate director he was, one who knew the business, the strengths and weaknesses of actors and crews, the arrangement of the set, the framing of the camera, and all other particulars of the fine art of directing. This work presents Bergman's life and work, beginning with his youth in Uppsala, Sweden, and covering his formative years, his development as an artist, and his career as a world-renowned director. A brief synopsis for each of Bergman's films is provided, with such information as producer, screenwriter, cinematographer, editor, art director, music sound credits, running time, casts, Bergman's own comments, and the reactions of critics

Editorial Reviews

Review

Straightforward discussion on all 46 films Bergman made...many excellent observations...the most enjoyable of the studies about Bergman --Classic Images --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Writer Jerry Vermilye lives in New York.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: McFarland & Company (April 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786411600
• ISBN-13: 978-0786411603
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,884,078 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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