Scener ur ett äktenskap [videorecording] / Svensk Filmindustri ; producerad av Cinematograph AB ; regie, Ingmar Bergman ; manus, Ingmar Bergman ; produktionsledare, Lars-Owe Carlberg.
Edition: Special edition.
Publisher: [United States] : Criterion Collection, [2004]
ISBN: 0780028023
9780780028029
Description: 3 videodiscs (468 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Series: Criterion collection ; 229
Subject: Husband and wife Drama.
Marriage Drama.
Divorce Drama.
Feature films Sweden.
Foreign films.
Feature films.
Television mini-series.
Credits: Director of photography, Sven Nykuist ; editor, Siv Lundgren ; costume designer, Inger Pehrsson ; production designer, Björn Thulin.
Performers: Liv Ullmann, Erland Josephson, Bibi Andersson, Jan Malmsjö, Gunnel Lindblom.
Target Audience: Not rated.
Notes: Swedish dialogue, English subtitles.
Special features: comparison between the television and theatrical versions by film scholar Peter Cowie; exclusive new video interview with stars Liv Ullmann and Erland Josephson; video interview with Ingmar Bergman; new essay by author Phillip Lopate (container insert); television (299 minutes) version and theatrical versions.
Originally filmed in 1973 for Swedish television, released as an edited theatrical film in 1974.
Contents: Disc 1-2. Television series (299 min.) -- disc 3. Theatrical film version (169 min.)
Summary: Marianne and Johan always seemed to be the perfect couple. But when Johan suddenly leaves Marianne for another woman, they are forced to confront the disintegration of their marriage. Chronicles ten years of turmoil and love that bind the couple despite their divorce and subsequent marriages. Portrays the brutal pain and uplifting peace that accompany a lifetime of loving.--Container.
