What to expect
The severe folk-tale framework gives questions of vengeance and moral responsibility little room to hide. Beauty and cruelty coexist without making the violence comforting.
How to ease in
Follow the family’s beliefs and choices rather than looking for an easy moral verdict. The simplicity of the story is part of its pressure.
For viewers prepared for a stark confrontation with faith and revenge.
Not a good choice when avoiding sexual violence.
Heads-up
Contains rape, murder and violence against a child. This is a particularly demanding choice, even if you know Bergman’s other films.
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