Ingmar Bergman dies at the Age of 89

Ingmar Bergman, Swedish film director, has died at his home on the small island of Faro aged 89 years. The cause of death is yet to be announced.

Bergman had been named by critics as one of the directors who dominated the world of serious film making in the second half of the 20th century.
Bergman directed over 50 films and chose to approach difficult subjects like plague and madness which other filmmakers at the time wouldn’t touch.

His most famous films include The Seventh Seal, Wild Strawberries and Persona, all receiving rave reviews from critics and movie goers. The Seventh Seal, in particular, is most recognisable by one of cinema’s most famous scenes - a knight playing chess with a shrouded figure of death.
It was this imagination and creativity which bought Bergman’s films into the award winning category.

Woody Allen, once said of the Ingmar, “he was probably the greatest film artist, all things considered, since the invention of the motion picture camera,”

It was in 1955 when Bergman gained international recognition with “Smiles of a Summer Night”, a romantic comedy which inspired the Stephen Sondheim musical “A Little Night Music”.

Bergman, although most notably known for his screen work, was also a prominent stage director. He worked in several playhouses in Sweden during the 50’s and 60’s, including the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm which he headed for 3 years.

The date of the funeral hasn’t been set yet but will be attended by a close group of friends and family.

He revolutionised the film industry with his passion and creative vision. Our condolences go out to Ingmar Bergman’s family.

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