Wild Strawberries (1957)

8.1Not Rated92 minDirector: Ingmar Bergman

1957 film by Ingmar Bergman

Wild Strawberries is a 1957 Swedish road drama film written and directed by Ingmar Bergman. The original Swedish title is Smultronstället, which literally means "the wild strawberry patch" but idiomatically signifies a hidden gem of a place, often with personal or sentimental value, and not widely known. The cast includes Victor Sjöström in his final screen performance as an old man recalling his past, as well as Bergman regulars Bibi Andersson, Ingrid Thulin, and Gunnar Björnstrand. Max von Sydow and Gunnel Lindblom also appear in small roles.

Bergman wrote the screenplay while hospitalized. Exploring philosophical themes such as introspection and human existence, Wild Strawberries received wide positive domestic reception upon release, and won the Golden Bear for Best Film at the 8th Berlin International Film Festival. It is often considered to be one of Bergman's best films, as well as one of the greatest films ever made.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Wild Strawberries about?
Wild Strawberries (1957) — With the exception of his elderly housekeeper Miss Agda who he treats almost like a surrogate platonic wife, widowed seventy-eight year old Dr. Isak Borg, a former medical doctor and professor, has retreated from any human contact, partly his own want but partly the decision of o
Is Wild Strawberries based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Wild Strawberries scary?
Content rating: Not Rated. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.