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THE VIRGIN SPRING Commentary

The Virgin Spring • 1h 30m

Recorded exclusively for The Criterion Collection, in 2005, this commentary features Birgitta Steene, professor emerita in cinema studies and Scandinavian literature at the University of Washington, and the author of Ingmar Bergman: A Reference Guide (2005).

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    07:08
    Ang Lee

    Ang Lee

    Director Ang Lee (THE ICE STORM, BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN) cites THE VIRGIN SPRING as the first art film he saw and one that had a huge impact on him. The following introduction was recorded in October 2005. (Please note: this interview reveals key plot points.)

  • Gunnel Lindblom and Birgitta Pettersson
    20:37
    Gunnel Lindblom and Birgitta Pettersson

    Gunnel Lindblom and Birgitta Pettersson

    In these interviews, conducted in Stockholm in August 2005, actors Gunnel Lindblom and Birgitta Pettersson reflect on working with director Ingmar Bergman and their experiences making THE VIRGIN SPRING.

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    Bill Hader on THE VIRGIN SPRING

    Bill Hader on THE VIRGIN SPRING

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