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Touching on many of the themes that would define the rest of his legendary career-isolation, performance, the inescapability of the past-the tenth film by Ingmar Bergman (The Seventh Seal) was a gentle sway toward true mastery. In one of the director's great early female roles, Maj-Britt Nilsson (To Joy) beguiles as Marie, an accomplished ballet dancer haunted by her tragic youthful affair with a shy, handsome student (Thirst's Birger Malmsten). Her memories of the rocky shores of Stockholm's outer archipelago mingle with scenes from her gloomy present, most of them set in the dark backstage environs of the theater where she works. A film that the director considered a creative turning point, Summer Interlude is a reverie on life and death that bridges the gap between Bergman's past and future, theater and cinema.
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:VHS Tape
Made early in Bergman's film career, this is a simple, almost fable-like tale of a summer romance between two young lovers, as remembered by the woman, now an unsatisfied adult, who returns to the island where she passed one happy summer. The film beautifully evokes the giddiness of young love, the tragedy of unfulfilled promise, and the healing powers of time.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By byrner
Format:DVD
"Summer Interlude" is an often overlooked pearl from Bergman's film catalog. It's not as famous or as experimental as his other releases from this period, such as "Sawdust and Tinsel." Nevertheless it's quite good and I hold it in high regard. It fits in among the romantic-themed films he made from time to time--a close twin to "Summer with Monika," which he made a couple years later. Both share the theme of young adults navigating the pleasures and dangers of falling in love over the course of a single summer. Monika is a classic, in part because of Harriet Anderson's notoriety, but "Summer Interlude" is a sweeter film and the characters more likable. The protagonist played by Maj-Britt Nilsson, is both beautiful and admirable without the seedier bohemian carnality of Harriet Anderson's Monika. I know a lot of Bergman fans like "Summer with Monika" and both films are worth seeing, but to me "Summer Interlude" is the stronger film.
Regarding this DVD version: Tartan has released several Bergman films on DVD that aren't otherwise available in the US. They're in PAL format, which may discourage American fans since they probably aren't playable on the typical television DVD player. But I've had success playing them on my computer's DVD player. For some reason computers are more flexible about formats. If you don't mind watching a film on your laptop, you may be able to view this and the other Bergman films Tartan has released.
Regarding this DVD version: Tartan has released several Bergman films on DVD that aren't otherwise available in the US. They're in PAL format, which may discourage American fans since they probably aren't playable on the typical television DVD player. But I've had success playing them on my computer's DVD player. For some reason computers are more flexible about formats. If you don't mind watching a film on your laptop, you may be able to view this and the other Bergman films Tartan has released.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Touching, simple story of how a young girl's summer romance with a
sweet, modest young man, changes a her adult life as a ballet dancer
forever.
Told in flashback, beautifully shot, and mostly well (if not quite
brilliantly) acted, this lovely film could have been even stronger if
the two leads both didn't look and feel much too old for their roles,
making their naiveté and innocence feel a bit forced.
But there's much that's moving and insightful here about youthful
idealism versus life's hard realities.
sweet, modest young man, changes a her adult life as a ballet dancer
forever.
Told in flashback, beautifully shot, and mostly well (if not quite
brilliantly) acted, this lovely film could have been even stronger if
the two leads both didn't look and feel much too old for their roles,
making their naiveté and innocence feel a bit forced.
But there's much that's moving and insightful here about youthful
idealism versus life's hard realities.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Thought provoking
A strangely beautiful, sentimental movie, perhaps what one would call "maudlin". There are many premonitions of the masterpieces to follow notably "Wild... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Dr. John E. Spivey
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Almost Great Movie
This movie was made by Ingmar Bergman, one of the greatest film makers in history. This was his tenth film and the first that showed the greatness to come. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Tony Marquise Jr.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Summer Interlude" is an Ingmar Bergman film that is a must see, must...
Swedish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman is one of the world's most accomplished and influential directors of all time. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Dennis A. Amith (kndy)
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of His Greatest
Maybe it's because I first saw this film when I was 16 myself, but having seen it again every ten years over the last 40 years, I find the it holds up well. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mr. Willett Richard
5.0 out of 5 stars
To me this is the jumping off point of Bergman's illustrious career~
(Review based on the Criterion release on DVD - checked out from local library with included booklet and original case)
I have been a Bergman fan for years. Read more
I have been a Bergman fan for years. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Christopher Barrett
4.0 out of 5 stars
Bergman on His Way
This film is best watched in the context of Bergman's later work. Many themes and motifs Bergman was to develop more fully later are present here. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Faulkner & Joyce Fan
5.0 out of 5 stars
the first can be the last time (you feel it's like forever)
these are terrific Criterion releases timed to our seasonal climatic. spot on. Bergman was building a film machine that would ultimately place him in the top 5 all time worldwide... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Russell E. Scott
5.0 out of 5 stars
Innocence, experience, and rueful reflection
As previous reviewers have noted, this earlier Bergman film may not be as famous & acclaimed as his later masterpieces, but it certainly deserves to be better known. Read more
Published 11 months ago by William Timothy Lukeman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?
This early fully formed(directed/written) Bergman film about the joyfulness of first love,the nostalgia on looking back to the transcience of youth,a woman in her late twenties... Read more
Published on September 21, 2010 by technoguy
5.0 out of 5 stars
INGMAR BERGMAN, OPUS 10
***** 1951. Co-written and directed by Ingmar Bergman. In my opinion, Bergman's first masterpiece. A ballerina remembers the summer of her first love. Read more
Published on November 23, 2007 by Daniel S.
