Smultronstället / Wild Strawberries (1957)

Smultronstället is a 1957 film by the famous Swedish director Ingmar Bergman. The English title of the film is also known as "Wild Strawberries" and its original Swedish title "Smultronstället" means "wild strawberry picking place". The film is considered one of Bergman's foremost works and is considered by many critics as one of the most impressive films in the history of cinema.

The film tells the experiences of Isak Borg, a 78-year-old retired professor, during one day. Borg is a medical school professor at Uppsala University and feels he is at the end of his life. Using the opportunity presented to him, Borg decides to attend a university in rural Sweden, and along the way, he begins to reflect on the mistakes he regrets for the rest of his life. At this point, Professor Isak Borg embarks on a journey where he has to confront his past. Borg sees the repercussions of important events in his life, such as the death of loved ones, problems with his family, and disappointments. During this journey, Borg also returns to his teenage years and love life. At the same time, the Borg's relationships with other people around him are also examined, leading to deep reflections on the meaning of life. The film includes several scenes of the Borg's journey, as well as his memories, dreams, and visions.

Smultronstället has received numerous accolades for Bergman's cinematography, character development, themes, and atmospheric elements. In addition, the film won awards at many international festivals and cemented Bergman's worldwide reputation.

A successful film, Smultronstället won awards at many international film festivals. Some notable awards are:

• Golden Bear (Best Film) award at the 1958 Berlin International Film Festival
• Best European Film award at the 1959 Bodil Awards
• Best Director and Best Actor awards at the 1959 Jussi Awards
• 1959 Cinema Writers Circle Awards for Best Foreign Language Film
• 1959 New York Film Critics Circle Awards for Best Foreign Language Film

In addition, the film won awards or was nominated at many other festivals. Smultronstället is considered one of Ingmar Bergman's most loved and admired films and has an important place in the history of cinema.

Director : Ingmar Bergman
Writer : Ingmar Bergman
Director of Photography :Gunnar Fischer
Music : Erik Nordgren, Göte Lovén
Production : 1957 - Sweden - 91 m.
Genre : Drama

CAST :

Victor Sjöström

Bibi Andersson

Ingrid Thulin

Gunnar Björnstrand

Jullan Kindahl

Folke Sundquist