1972 · 95 min · R

Cries and Whispers

Name: Cries and Whispers
Genre: Drama
Released: 1972
Duration: 95 min
Cast: Liv Ullmann, Ingrid Thulin, Kari Sylwan, Harriet Andersson, Erland Josephson

Directed by Ingmar Bergman · Drama

Cries and Whispers (1972) is a Drama film, directed by Ingmar Bergman set during the 1800s. It runs 95 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of grief & loss, isolation, and family & loyalty play out through non linear / fractured timeline and multiple perspectives.

Cinematography

Sven Nykvist

Cast

Liv UllmannIngrid ThulinKari SylwanHarriet AnderssonErland JosephsonGeorg ÅrlinAnders EkHenning Moritzen

The world of this film

Setting

Rural

When

1800s

Premise & themes

Themes

Grief & Loss Isolation Family & Loyalty

Structure

Non Linear / Fractured Timeline Multiple Perspectives Frame Narrative

Tone

BleakMelancholicContemplative

Shape

Protagonist

EnsembleFemale Led

Pacing

Slow Burn

Dialogue

Sparse Quiet

Based on

Pure Fiction

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Cries and Whispers

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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