Ingmar Bergman at the Crossroads: Between Theory and Practice

This collection provides new and insightful perspectives on Ingmar Bergmans work as a film and theatre director, as well as a writer of fiction. It discusses Bergmans collaborations and conflicts with film producers, his work with musicians at the opera, technicians in the television studio, and actors on the film set. It also includes in-depth interviews with Bergmans longtime collaborators Katinka Faragó and Måns Reuterswärd, who have first-hand experience of working intimately as producers in film and television with Bergman.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 15 December 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

This comprehensive collection delves into the multifaceted world of Ingmar Bergman, exploring his remarkable contributions as a film and theatre director, as well as a fiction writer. Bergman's profound influence extends beyond the realm of film studies, captivating scholars from diverse fields such as literature, theater, gender, philosophy, religion, sociology, musicology, and more. While his renowned films like "The Seventh Seal," "Scenes From a Marriage," and "Fanny and Alexander" have garnered widespread attention, there remains a lesser-known aspect to his career: the perspective of production studies.

"Ingmar Bergman at the Crossroads" seeks to shed light on these intriguing questions by bringing together art practitioners, including renowned film directors Ang Lee and Margarethe von Trotta, film and opera director Atom Egoyan, and film producer and screenwriter James Schamus, alongside esteemed academics like philosopher and film scholar Paisley Livingston, musicologist Alexis Luko, and playwright and performance studies scholar Allan Havis. Through in-depth interviews with Bergman's longstanding collaborators Katinka Faragó and Måns Reuterswärd, who have firsthand experience working intimately as producers in film and television with Bergman over a span of more than 5 decades, the book offers a unique and insightful exploration of his work.

By bridging the often-rigid boundaries between theoreticians and practitioners, "Ingmar Bergman at the Crossroads" opens up new avenues for studying Bergman's legacy. It provides a rich tapestry of perspectives, offering fresh insights into his creative process, collaborations, and conflicts. This book serves as a valuable resource for scholars, students, and enthusiasts alike, enriching our understanding of one of the most influential filmmakers of all time.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781501389641