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Face to Face (1976)

"A woman's most intimate encounter with the one person she didn't know. Herself."

7.219761h 54mSV
Drama

Directed by Ingmar Bergman

Rating

7.2/10

Runtime

1h 54m

Language

SV

Release

April 5, 1976

Director

Ingmar Bergman

Official Trailer

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Overview

A psychiatrist temporarily separated from her family begins to experience severe psychological distress while working at a mental hospital and returning to her childhood home. As her professional responsibilities and personal relationships intersect, she undergoes a breakdown that forces her to conf...

Cast

Liv Ullmann

Liv Ullmann

Dr. Jenny Isaksson

Erland Josephson

Erland Josephson

Dr. Tomas Jacobi

Aino Taube

Aino Taube

Jenny's Grandmother

Gunnar Björnstrand

Gunnar Björnstrand

Jenny's Grandfather

Kristina Adolphson

Kristina Adolphson

Nurse Veronica

Marianne Aminoff

Marianne Aminoff

Jenny's Mother

Gösta Ekman

Gösta Ekman

Mikael Strömberg

Helene Friberg

Helene Friberg

Anna Isaksson

Ulf Johansson

Ulf Johansson

Helmuth Wankel

Sven Lindberg

Sven Lindberg

Erik Isaksson

Jan-Erik Lindqvist

Jan-Erik Lindqvist

Jenny's Father

Birger Malmsten

Birger Malmsten

Older Rapist

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Face to Face (1976), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

A psychiatrist temporarily separated from her family begins to experience severe psychological distress while working at a mental hospital and returning to her childhood home. As her professional responsibilities and personal relationships intersect, she undergoes a breakdown that forces her to confront long-suppressed memories and fears. (Note: This entry refers to the 1976 theatrical feature film (approximately 135 minutes), created by condensing and re-editing the four-part Swedish television miniseries originally produced the same year.)

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Face to Face. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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