Film #2 of 39 in the Ingmar Bergman’s Cinema Criterion Collection
Crisis is probably not a film I would have watched if it weren’t Ingmar Bergman’s debut.
The plot isn’t the most interesting, and the film doesn’t leave a strong impression with me.
What is interesting, however, is noticing the early traces of Bergman’s style, small elements that would later become defining features of his filmmaking. You can already see hints of his fascination with complicated mother-daughter relationships, and moments where he uses close-ups to explore a character’s emotions.To me Crisis is worth watching for that reason alone.
Overall, it was an alright viewing experience, but not a film that stays with me. I don’t expect to revisit it, yet I appreciate seeing the origins of a director whose later work would have a major impact on modern cinema.
Film #2 of 39 in the Ingmar Bergman’s Cinema Criterion Collection
Crisis is probably not a film I would have watched if it weren’t Ingmar Bergman’s debut.
The plot isn’t the most interesting, and the film doesn’t leave a strong impression with me.
What is interesting, however, is noticing the early traces of Bergman’s style, small elements that would later become defining features of his filmmaking. You can already see hints of his fascination with complicated mother-daughter relationships, and moments where he uses close-ups to explore a character’s emotions.To me Crisis is worth watching for that reason alone.
Overall, it was an alright viewing experience, but not a film that stays with me. I don’t expect to revisit it, yet I appreciate seeing the origins of a director whose later work would have a major impact on modern cinema.
