The article considers the visual style and symbolism of Ingmar Bergman's film "Cries & Whispers,"... more The article considers the visual style and symbolism of Ingmar Bergman's film "Cries & Whispers," tracing the influence Edvard Munch's art.
It initially points out the discussion of this film - and Bergman's work generally - has mostly rested on analysing the narrative, not looking at the way imagery is handled cinematically, and symbolism in purely visual terms. It also suggests that "Cries & Whispers" needs to be considered as a reworking or version of themes in Bergman's films "The Silence" and "Persona."
The article then considers the structure of those earlier films, and Bergman's use of certain female "types" in them. It points out loose connections with Symbolist drama - a debt acknowledged by the director - then shows how these films progressively developed themes and ideas about the feminine.
The main part of the discussion then shifts to stylistic considerations, showing how "Cries & Whispers" overtly uses a palette, cast of characters and narrative synonymous with the art of Edvard Munch. Especial attention is focused on how the female figures echo the Symbolist values of Munch's women.
8pp.
The article considers the visual style and symbolism of Ingmar Bergman's film "Cries & Whispers,"... more The article considers the visual style and symbolism of Ingmar Bergman's film "Cries & Whispers," tracing the influence Edvard Munch's art.
It initially points out the discussion of this film - and Bergman's work generally - has mostly rested on analysing the narrative, not looking at the way imagery is handled cinematically, and symbolism in purely visual terms. It also suggests that "Cries & Whispers" needs to be considered as a reworking or version of themes in Bergman's films "The Silence" and "Persona."
The article then considers the structure of those earlier films, and Bergman's use of certain female "types" in them. It points out loose connections with Symbolist drama - a debt acknowledged by the director - then shows how these films progressively developed themes and ideas about the feminine.
The main part of the discussion then shifts to stylistic considerations, showing how "Cries & Whispers" overtly uses a palette, cast of characters and narrative synonymous with the art of Edvard Munch. Especial attention is focused on how the female figures echo the Symbolist values of Munch's women.
8pp.
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It initially points out the discussion of this film - and Bergman's work generally - has mostly rested on analysing the narrative, not looking at the way imagery is handled cinematically, and symbolism in purely visual terms. It also suggests that "Cries & Whispers" needs to be considered as a reworking or version of themes in Bergman's films "The Silence" and "Persona."
The article then considers the structure of those earlier films, and Bergman's use of certain female "types" in them. It points out loose connections with Symbolist drama - a debt acknowledged by the director - then shows how these films progressively developed themes and ideas about the feminine.
The main part of the discussion then shifts to stylistic considerations, showing how "Cries & Whispers" overtly uses a palette, cast of characters and narrative synonymous with the art of Edvard Munch. Especial attention is focused on how the female figures echo the Symbolist values of Munch's women.
8pp.
It initially points out the discussion of this film - and Bergman's work generally - has mostly rested on analysing the narrative, not looking at the way imagery is handled cinematically, and symbolism in purely visual terms. It also suggests that "Cries & Whispers" needs to be considered as a reworking or version of themes in Bergman's films "The Silence" and "Persona."
The article then considers the structure of those earlier films, and Bergman's use of certain female "types" in them. It points out loose connections with Symbolist drama - a debt acknowledged by the director - then shows how these films progressively developed themes and ideas about the feminine.
The main part of the discussion then shifts to stylistic considerations, showing how "Cries & Whispers" overtly uses a palette, cast of characters and narrative synonymous with the art of Edvard Munch. Especial attention is focused on how the female figures echo the Symbolist values of Munch's women.
8pp.