Wild Strawberries
 
 

Directed by Ingmar Bergman, Sweden 1957
88 mins. Swedish dialogue with English sub-titles

WINNER : GOLDEN BEAR AT 1958 BERLIN FILM FESTIVAL

WINNER : GOLDEN GLOBE FOR BEST FOREIGN FILM IN 1960

 
Summary:
 
Possibly Ingmar Bergman's greatest film, this profound character study chronicles an automobile trip taken by an elderly medical professor to accept an honorary degree. Incidents and conversations occurring during the journey are intermixed with dreams and memories as the old man comes to terms with the life he has lived. The film was strongly referenced by Woody Allen when he made Deconstructing Harry.
 
What the Critics say:
 
"Victor Sjostrom's magnificent performance carries an emotional authority that gives Bergman's great movie ... warmth and ... accessibility."  (Peter Bradshaw - The Guardian)