Category: Non-EnglishI simply had to make sure I get more of Bergman's films and the rewards are really there. Summer Interlude made in 1951 is probably one of the earliest attempts at reminiscing about the past and more importantly about living old memories through the present and potentially the future.
Bergman isn't attacking God and his Father in this film as much as he would want to, he does towards the end but he's completely absorbed in putting the young love across to the viewers, he's so consumed by the lustful glances of the Erland, he's so embittered by the sudden loss of a life and most importantly he carries forth the emotion he creates perfectly right till the end.
To the plot - Marie falls in love with a young man whom she remembers fondly in her memories, through the film we come to know about their romance and the subsequent departure of his from her life. Erland is the uncle who "prepares" Marie to build walls and not let people come close. Eventually after becoming very successful as a ballerina she finally comes across her first love's memories and tries to cope with his loss almost a decade after he departs.
The acting is really good, so is the camera work (close ups) but the vision that Bergman holds as usual comes through completely.
Recommendation level: 4/5 - This film is really good and well unless you really appreciate Bergman I think a lot of people will get phased out. Very simple on the surface but very complex to comprehend at last.
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