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Through a Glass Darkly (1961)
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Karin hopes to recover from her recent stay at a mental hospital by spending the summer at her family's cottage on a tiny island. Her husband, Martin, cares for her but is frustrated by her physical withdrawal. Her younger brother, Minus, is confused by Karin's vulnerability and his own budding sexuality. Their father, David, cannot overcome his haughty remoteness. Beset by visions, Karin descends further into madness.
Cast
Harriet Anderssonas Karin
Gunnar Björnstrandas David
Max von Sydowas Martin
Lars Passgårdas Minus
Facts
| Release date | October 16, 1961 |
| Runtime | 91 min (1h 31m) — shorter as the 1961 average of 121 min |
| Genres | Drama |
| Original title | Såsom i en spegel |
| Language | SV |
| Box office | $8,939 |
| IMDb | tt0055499 |
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The Seventh Seal1957 · ★ 8.1 · 1h 36m
Wild Strawberries1957 · ★ 8.1 · 1h 31m
Persona1966 · ★ 8.1 · 1h 25m
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Winter Light1963 · ★ 7.9 · 1h 20m
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The Virgin Spring1960 · ★ 7.8 · 1h 30m
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Questions
How long is Through a Glass Darkly?
Through a Glass Darkly runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Is Through a Glass Darkly worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.8/10 across 555 votes, which places it #5 of 13 films released in 1961 in this index (top 69%) and #422 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Through a Glass Darkly?
Through a Glass Darkly was directed by Ingmar Bergman. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Seventh Seal (1957), Wild Strawberries (1957), Persona (1966).
Who stars in Through a Glass Darkly?
Harriet Andersson as Karin; Gunnar Björnstrand as David; Max von Sydow as Martin; Lars Passgård as Minus.
Where can I watch the trailer for Through a Glass Darkly?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/126050.