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IMDb19881h 0mUnited Kingdom

Ingmar Bergman: The Magic Lantern

Synopsis

The first of two documentaries about Ingmar Bergman produced to mark his 70th birthday. Includes behind the scenes "home movies" from Bergman's personal archive, interviews with Bergman recorded over his 40 years in the film industry and passages from his autobiography read by Max von Sydow and Bergman himself.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Michael Winterbottom
Original Title
Ingmar Bergman: The Magic Lantern
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English, Swedish
Runtime
1h 0m
Production Studios
Thames Television

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Michael Winterbottom

Film Editing

Dan Carter

Producers

Alan Horrox

Department Leadership Roster

Michael Winterbottom

Michael Winterbottom

Director

Alan Horrox

Producer

Dan Carter

Editor

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ingmar Bergman: The Magic Lantern

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Ingmar Bergman: The Magic Lantern about?

The first of two documentaries about Ingmar Bergman produced to mark his 70th birthday. Includes behind the scenes "home movies" from Bergman's personal archive, interviews with Bergman recorded over his 40 years in the film industry and passages from his autobiography read by Max von Sydow and Bergman himself.

Who directed Ingmar Bergman: The Magic Lantern?

Ingmar Bergman: The Magic Lantern was directed by Michael Winterbottom.

Who stars in Ingmar Bergman: The Magic Lantern?

The principal cast of Ingmar Bergman: The Magic Lantern includes Ingmar Bergman, Max von Sydow.

When was Ingmar Bergman: The Magic Lantern released and how long is it?

Ingmar Bergman: The Magic Lantern was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.