Liv and Ingmar

This film (drama)Also known asLiv & Ingmar，is aNorway, Sweden, United KingdomProducerwomen sex，At2012Released in year 。The dialogue language isEnglish, Swedish，Current Douban rating7.9(For reference only)。

Nominated for Best Documentary at the 2012 Chicago International Film Festival "Golden Hugo Award." Directed by Dheeraj Akolkar, this film documents the creative journey of cinematic master Ingmar Bergman, who has influenced countless filmmakers, both on-screen and behind the scenes. Throughout the film, Bergman expresses his feelings through love letters to his "muse" Liv Ullmann, interspersed with important works and classic behind-the-scenes footage from Bergman's filmography, guiding the audience to unveil their legendary cinematic romance. The legendary actress Liv Ullmann, who had a 42-year friendship with Ingmar Bergman, reflects on their romantic ties through the letters he wrote to her, showcasing this half-life romance in the film industry. In his letters to Ullmann, Bergman describes their relationship as "a connection of love and pain." In 1965, while filming his most mysterious film "Persona," Bergman met the shy Liv Ullmann on set. At the time, both were married, but their passion ignited uncontrollably. They not only lived together for five years and had a daughter but also collaborated on twelve films. Ullmann also quotes from her autobiography "Changing" in this documentary, adding a more intimate touch. Many collaborators who helped create classics with Bergman, including Bibi Andersson, who also had a romantic relationship with him, and Ingrid Thulin, the Cannes Film Festival winner, testify to the legendary charm of their nearly half-century love journey in the film industry. "Liv and Ingmar" (Liv and Ingmar, Dheeraj Akolkar, 2012) Directed by emerging Indian filmmaker Akolkar, the documentary "Liv and Ingmar" gathers a multinational team, drawing from legendary actress Liv Ullmann's autobiography "Changing." Through readings of excerpts, Bergman’s letters to Liv, and interspersed interviews with Liv, it constructs a dialogue between Ullmann and the late master Bergman (in audio or video), precisely matching segments from Bergman's classic films with thoughtful creativity. Most of the film is shot in Bergman's residence on Faro Island in Sweden, a picturesque and poignant setting. Through Liv Ullmann's clear blue eyes and her slow, heartfelt revelations, we come to perceive the turbulent blue seas, stormy weather, endless solitude, and the eternal cycle of spring, summer, autumn, and winter that surround her and Bergman. The master has long departed, and Liv has entered her twilight years. The legendary bond that once fostered a new life (they have a daughter) and twelve films is poetically and compassionately reflected by Liv, alongside clever editing of classic footage showcasing life's ups and downs, leaving eternal imprints amidst the ever-changing nature of existence.