The Virgin Spring
Jungfrukällan
“Ravished innocence... brings terrible revenge!”
Synopsis
Devout Christians Töre and Märeta send their only daughter, the virginal Karin, and their foster daughter, the unrepentant Ingeri, to deliver candles to a distant church. On their way through the woods, the girls encounter a group of savage goat herders who brutally rape and murder Karin as Ingeri remains hidden. When the killers unwittingly seek refuge in the farmhouse of Töre and Märeta, Töre plots a fitting revenge.
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1960 The virgin spring Official Trailer 1 Svensk Filmindustri
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-02-13
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 20, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$700K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ingmar Bergman
- Screenplay & Story
- Ulla Isaksson
- Original Score
- Erik Nordgren
- Original Title
- Jungfrukällan
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Worldwide Gross
- $700K
- Production Studios
- SF Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ingmar Bergman
Ulla Isaksson
Erik Nordgren
Sven Nykvist
Oscar Rosander
Ingmar Bergman, Allan Ekelund
Department Leadership Roster
Ingmar Bergman
Director
Ingmar Bergman
Producer
Marik Vos-Lundh
Costume Design
Allan Ekelund
Producer
Ulla Isaksson
Screenplay
Erik Nordgren
Original Music Composer
P.A. Lundgren
Production Design
Oscar Rosander
Editor
Sven Nykvist
Director of Photography
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Virgin Spring
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What is The Virgin Spring about?
Devout Christians Töre and Märeta send their only daughter, the virginal Karin, and their foster daughter, the unrepentant Ingeri, to deliver candles to a distant church. On their way through the woods, the girls encounter a group of savage goat herders who brutally rape and murder Karin as Ingeri remains hidden. When the killers unwittingly seek refuge in the farmhouse of Töre and Märeta, Töre plots a fitting revenge.
Who directed The Virgin Spring?
The Virgin Spring was directed by Ingmar Bergman.
Who stars in The Virgin Spring?
The principal cast of The Virgin Spring includes Max von Sydow, Birgitta Valberg, Gunnel Lindblom, Birgitta Pettersson, Axel Düberg.
When was The Virgin Spring released and how long is it?
The Virgin Spring was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
How much did The Virgin Spring make at the box office?
The Virgin Spring grossed $700K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Virgin Spring?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Virgin Spring was composed by Erik Nordgren.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Virgin Spring?
The Virgin Spring holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).