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First Aired: 19631 Season

Ingmar Bergman Makes a Movie

Series Overview

The year is 1961 and Ingmar Bergman is making a movie. While planted on the scene as apprentice to Bergman, Vilgot Sjöman (director, I Am Curious–Yellow, 1967), suggests to Swedish Television that they take the opportunity to record with the acclaimed director. In August, Sjöman and the television crew begin to capture what would become a comprehensive five-part documentary on the making of Winter Light, offering views of script development, set construction and lighting, rehearsals and editing, as well as intimate conversations with Bergman and members of his cast and crew. Footage from the film’s Swedish premiere delivers immediate audience reactions and the critics’ reviews the following day.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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Original Network

Broadcast Syndication

Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 5 Episodes

147 min per episode

Air Date Window

1963 – 1963

Premiered: Sun, Jan 27, 1963

Created By
Vilgot SjömanVilgot Sjöman

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, Feb 24, 1963

Season 1, Episode 5: “"The Premiere"”

Sjöman and Bergman review the critical response to the film.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Vilgot Sjöman

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What is Ingmar Bergman Makes a Movie about?

The year is 1961 and Ingmar Bergman is making a movie. While planted on the scene as apprentice to Bergman, Vilgot Sjöman (director, I Am Curious–Yellow, 1967), suggests to Swedish Television that they take the opportunity to record with the acclaimed director. In August, Sjöman and the television crew begin to capture what would become a comprehensive five-part documentary on the making of Winter Light, offering views of script development, set construction and lighting, rehearsals and editing, as well as intimate conversations with Bergman and members of his cast and crew. Footage from the film’s Swedish premiere delivers immediate audience reactions and the critics’ reviews the following day.

How many seasons does Ingmar Bergman Makes a Movie have?

Ingmar Bergman Makes a Movie comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Ingmar Bergman Makes a Movie?

Key cast members in Ingmar Bergman Makes a Movie include Ingmar Bergman, Vilgot Sjöman.

Who created or directed Ingmar Bergman Makes a Movie?

Ingmar Bergman Makes a Movie was developed and directed by Vilgot Sjöman.