The Magician is a 1958 film directed by Ingmar Bergman and starring Max von Sydow, Ingrid Thulin, Gunnar Björnstrand, and Bibi Andersson. Blending elements of psychological drama and horror, the film was distantly inspired by G.K. Chesterton 's play Magic, which Bergman numbered among his favourites (from Wikipedia). It's available on several paid services (if you have Hulu you're in luck), but I can't find it freely available anywhere. You can rent it on YouTube, Amazon Prime, or Apple TV.
In The Magician, Bergman’s greatness is his evocation of the characters – the mephistophelean presence of the sickly Max Von Sydow; the cocky Tubal; the androgynous Aman; the haughtily hypocritical ministers.
Bergman’s art is not even necessarily his ability to offer penetrating character analysis but rather to cast actors perfect for the parts and to reveal everything through the dialogue.
This looks good. Rather a bit spooky, but good. It's ironic that when I think of G.K. Chesterton, I think of Father Brown mysteries, not scary stories.
That's definitely what he's most popularly known for. When I think of him I connect him with the Inklings for some reason. I even checked just now he he wasn't one of them so I don't know why that's the first thing that comes to mind.
Because this blog does not consist of a single focus topic I chose the name Divers and Sundry where "Divers" means being of many and various kinds, and "Sundry" means consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds.
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...I have seen some BBC shows that are based on G.K. Chesterton stories.
ReplyDeleteHe's been adapted a lot, I think.
DeleteThis is something Himself would like
ReplyDeleteI hope he can find it free. I know I saw it free but now can't remember where...
DeleteThis looks good. Rather a bit spooky, but good. It's ironic that when I think of G.K. Chesterton, I think of Father Brown mysteries, not scary stories.
ReplyDeleteThat's definitely what he's most popularly known for. When I think of him I connect him with the Inklings for some reason. I even checked just now he he wasn't one of them so I don't know why that's the first thing that comes to mind.
DeleteOddly, I thnk I might have seen ths long ago. Not sure. Bergman is a strange fellow, eh? LOL!
ReplyDeleteHe's a director I keep an eye out for.
DeleteI've seen this film and enjoyed it. Have a great da, Valerie
ReplyDeleteIt is such an interesting movie.
DeleteThis one sounds very intriguing!
ReplyDeleteYes!
DeleteI watched this movie not too long ago. Bergman is an odd person which lends to he great performances.
ReplyDeleteHe made some great films. I like some of the actors he uses a lot, too.
DeleteI should think this is a good one to watch.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Yes, and I wish it were more readily available.
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