Ingmar Bergman's The Touch (1971)

With Bibi Andersson, Max von Sydow and Elliott Gould.
A low-key, intimate drama set on the island of Gotland, just south of the filmmaker’s home in Fårö. Andersson creates a finely tuned portrayal of a woman facing a midlife crisis as she has an adulterous affair with an American archaeologist. The sparsely lit, claustrophobic interiors and subdued autumnal exteriors are beautifully photographed by cinematographer Sven Nykivst. The Touch, a Swedish-U.S. co-production, was shot and released in two versions: one with Swedish and English dialogue, and one entirely in English. The original bilingual version—the version released in Sweden and now presented in this festival—has been unavailable for a long time. Restored by The Swedish Film Institute.
115 min. In Swedish and English with English subtitles (pictured).

Also showing: Stig Björkman's Ingmar Bergman (1972), a fascinating film about the making of The Touch showing Bergman rehearsing with actors Andersson, von Sydow, and Gould; discussing set-ups with cinematographer Nykvist; and talking in depth about his views on directing. Preserved by The Swedish Film Institute.
55 min. In Swedish with English subtitles. 55 min.

Both screenings introduced by Jon Wengström, Curator of Archival Film Collections, The Swedish Film Institute, Stockholm.

Price: $free