When and where was Ingmar Bergman born?
Ernst Ingmar Bergman was born on the 14th of July 1918 in Uppsala, Sweden. He grew up as the son of a Lutheran minister named Erik Bergman and his wife Karin.
Questions about Ingmar Bergman
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What caused Ingmar Bergman to leave Sweden permanently?
Police officers arrested Ingmar Bergman on the 30th of January 1976 for income tax evasion regarding an alleged transaction involving Cinematograf and its Swiss subsidiary Persona. The impact on him was devastating as he suffered a nervous breakdown resulting from the humiliation and he vowed never to work in Sweden again.
Which actors formed Ingmar Bergman's personal repertory company?
Max von Sydow, Bibi Andersson, Harriet Andersson, Erland Josephson, Ingrid Thulin, Gunnel Lindblom, and Gunnar Björnstrand each appeared in at least five features directed by Ingmar Bergman. Norwegian actress Liv Ullmann appeared in nine films and became the most closely associated with him both artistically and personally.
How many times did Ingmar Bergman marry during his life?
Ingmar Bergman was married five times throughout his life spanning from 1943 to 1995. The first four marriages ended in divorce while the last ended when his wife Ingrid died of stomach cancer in 1995 aged 65.
Who were some major film directors influenced by Ingmar Bergman?
Stanley Kubrick admired the work of Ingmar Bergman expressing it in a personal letter stating Your vision of life has moved me deeply much more deeply than I have ever been moved by any films. Film critic Philip French referred to Ingmar Bergman as one of the greatest artists of the 20th century who found in literature and performing arts a way of both recreating and questioning the human condition.