What's so great about Scenes from a Marriage? (Bergman, 1973)

A video essay on Bergman's "Scenes from a Marriage" (Theatrical version), where the cultural impact of the film is assessed, as well as it's themes, character psychology and technical aspects, based on a previous video that unfortunately got deleted by KZbin after a nonsensical copyright claim by the Swedish Film Institute.
Though not as easy to get into as other famous Ingmar Bergman creations, "Scenes from a Marriage" delivers a demolishing depiction of married domestic life and personality clash under a middle-class roof in Sweden during the 70's, with the classic, yet perfected, Bergman traits.
Scenes from a Marriage - Criterion DVD:
www.criterion.com/films/710-s...
August Strindberg - By the Open Sea:
www.amazon.com/Open-Sea-Pengu...
Søren Kierkegaard - Stages on Life's Way:
press.princeton.edu/books/pap...

[@sbrownie]

Saw it ages ago.. Most realistic series about the breakdown of Commitment.

[@PlanSéquenceFilmArt]

You are quite right, one of the most punishing depictions of the marriage condition and its decay.

[@sbrownie]

@@PlanSéquenceFilmArt it has affected me all these years...I was quite young, yet to be in those relationships of depth, but I knew the poignancy spoke nothing but absolute truth. Many scenes hurt, but they were simultaneously beautiful because they felt so real.

[@chetanhsk]

Appreciate your work, It's great learning for me as a student of film. Keep going, more strength to you.

[@PlanSéquenceFilmArt]

Thank you Chetan, glad you enjoyed it!

[@martypines9704]

How stupid of them to start a copyright case against you - this sort of thoughtful insight can only help to introduce people new to Bergman (such as myself) to the films. This is a really enjoyable video essay in itself, and now, of course, my uncertainty about whether to spend the considerable amount of money it takes to get access to Bergman's films (in the UK outside of London at least) is over. Thank you so much for such great work.

[@PlanSéquenceFilmArt]

Dear Marty, it brings me great joy that you have appreciated this video essay. It's unfortunate that a film corporation would make such a judgement on this piece, but it's the world we live in today, I suppose. Once again thank you for the kind words.

[@taruniloitongbam7666]

This film is an absolute beauty♥️ Btw thanks for the deeper dive

[@PlanSéquenceFilmArt]

Dear Tarumi, you are very welcome, my friend.

[@christineschmidt4706]

Brilliant acting .among the very best

[@PlanSéquenceFilmArt]

Absolutely, Liv and Erland are always brilliant.

[@bergman6581]

The best thing about SOSM is that it has the long version. The same with Fanny och Alexander, the long version is better.

[@PlanSéquenceFilmArt]

Doubtless, Bergman's film benefits a lot from the longer version. Cheers.

[@walterwhite7468]

What is the background piano music you used? Wonderful video btw

[@PlanSéquenceFilmArt]

Thank you Walter White. The soundtrack is a selection of Bach's French Suites. Cheers.

[@sho8611]

What’s the music in the background? ❤️

[@PlanSéquenceFilmArt]

A selection of Bach French suites.

[@sho8611]

@@PlanSéquenceFilmArt Excellent thanks for letting me know 👍

[@PlanSéquenceFilmArt]

@@sho8611 No worries, my friend.

[@miladaily]

I liked the new adaptation more. The story line and the way the roles were reversed. I loved it…

[@PlanSéquenceFilmArt]

Hey Pstvt, I haven't seen the American remake yet, but I'll give it a shot when I have a chance. Is it as brutal, cynical, straighforward and raw as Bergman's original work? And how do Oscar Issac and Jessica Chastain's performances compare with Liv Ullman and Erland Josephson?

[@ramblingsbylove]

Coz of volvo?

[@PlanSéquenceFilmArt]

No, because of Saab, obviously!

[@ramblingsbylove]

@@PlanSéquenceFilmArt sheeeeezz

[@vicjames3256]

If you can, watch the Swedish series instead of the film. Or both, if you enjoy the story. I watched the film first, then the series, and the latter was much more fulfilling as a story. Haven't watched the HBO series yet - perhaps one day I'll take the leap.

[@PlanSéquenceFilmArt]

Many people have recommended the series, I'll certainly get to it at some point, thanks for the reminder. Cheers!

[@sambeard5208]

Kierkegaards theology was valuable, be denying religion/spirituality you are deny the foundation of life and existence

[@PlanSéquenceFilmArt]

Hey Sam! I'm quite fond of Kierkegaard in general, what I meant to say was that for the subject under discussion in the essay, I don't think its theology present in the aforementioned book bore much value, especially if it is addressing a couple in which religion does not play a significant part. Thanks for the comment!

[@sambeard5208]

@@PlanSéquenceFilmArt thank you for the effort in making the video

[@miladaily]

I liked the new adaptation more. The story line and the way the roles were reversed. I loved it…

[@PlanSéquenceFilmArt]

Hey Pstvt, I haven't seen the American remake yet, but I'll give it a shot when I have a chance. Is it as brutal, cynical, straighforward and raw as Bergman's original work? And how do Oscar Issac and Jessica Chastain's performances compare with Liv Ullman and Erland Josephson?