Rent Summer with Monika / A Lesson in Love (1954)
3.4 of 5 from 5 ratings
3h 8min
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- Synopsis:
For more than 50 years, Ingmar Bergman produced ground-breaking works of cinema that established him as one of the world's most acclaimed, enduring and influential filmmakers.
Summer with Monika (1953)A chance meeting in a coffee shop between Harry (Lars Ekborg), a young errand boy, and Monika (Harriet Andersson), a wild and reckless girl who works in a nearby grocery shop, soon develops into a love affair. After a row with her father, Monika goes on a motorboat holiday. Their idyllic summer is soon shattered by the news that Monika is pregnant. Faced with sudden responsibility, Harry agrees to marry Monika and they set up home together in a small flat. Monika rapidly becomes bored with married life and looking after the baby. Soon Harry returns from a business trip to discover that his wife has been unfaithful with a former lover. A frank and tender portrait of first love, Bergman's film is also a realistic and uncompromising account of a disintegrating marriage.
A Lesson in Love (1954)
David (Gunnar Björnstrand) is a gynecologist who's involved with a young patient. His wife, Marianne (Eva Dahlbeck), learns of this transgression and begins an affair with his best friend. They attempt a trial separation, however, an encounter upon a train bound for Copenhagen reminds them of the good times and connection they have with each other.- Actors:
- Harriet Andersson, Lars Ekborg, Dagmar Ebbesen, Åke Fridell, Naemi Briese, Åke Grönberg, Sigge Fürst, John Harryson, Georg Skarstedt, Gösta Ericsson, Gösta Gustafson, Gösta Prüzelius, Göthe Grefbo, Arthur Fischer, Torsten Lilliecrona, Bengt Eklund, Hans Ellis, Ivar Wahlgren, Catrin Westerlund, Carl-Uno Larsson
- Directors:
- Ingmar Bergman
- Producers:
- Allan Ekelund
- Narrated By:
- Ingmar Bergman
- Writers:
- Per Anders Fogelström, Ingmar Bergman
- Aka:
- Sommaren med Monika / En lektion i kärlek
- Studio:
- BFI Video
- Genres:
- Classics, Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Countries:
- Sweden
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- Release Date:
- 08/11/2021
- Run Time:
- 193 minutes
- Languages:
- Swedish LPCM Mono
- Subtitles:
- English
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Full Screen 1.37:1
- Colour:
- B & W
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
- Bonus:
- Karin's Face (1984, 15 mins): Ingmar Bergman's short film based on pictures from his personal photo album, particularly those of his mother, Karin
- The Women and Bergman (2007, 29 mins): Eva Beling's documentary featuring Bibi Andersson, Gunnel Lindblom, Pernilia August and Elin Klinga
- Original Trailer
- Newly commissioned artwork by Andrew Bannister
