United since childhood in apparent incest, two sisters struggle and part as the younger seeks her freedom in a heterosexual affair. Bergman's sombre view of modern man's condition - wherein human relations are grotesquely egocentric and perversely sexual - is a truly shattering vision of despair... The third film in Bergman's religious trilogy, 'The Silence' was awarded 'Best Film of the Year' by the Swedish Academy in 1963.
Star and Director Filmographies
Philip Strick Film Notes
Extracts From Bergman's Book 'Images - My Life In Film'
The Bergman Collection Trailer
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