Bibliograph

Ansiktet, the magician, Janus Films ; Svensk Filmindustri visar ; en film av = [a film by] Ingmar Bergman

Type

Label

Ansiktet, the magician, Janus Films ; Svensk Filmindustri visar ; en film av = [a film by] Ingmar Bergman

Language

swe

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

Not rated

Main title

Ansiktet

Medium

videorecording

Oclc number

656593940

resource.otherEventInformation

Originally produced as a Swedish motion picture in 1958

Responsibility statement

Janus Films ; Svensk Filmindustri visar ; en film av = [a film by] Ingmar Bergman

Runtime

101

Series statement

The Criterion collection, 537

Sub title

the magician

Summary

In 1846, Vogler's Magnetic Health Theater has developed quite a controversial reputation for its mesmerizing performances. The troupe consists of magician Dr. Albert Emanuel Vogler, his assistant Aman (his wife Manda disguised as a man), Granny the elderly potion mistress, coach driver Simson, and the sly barker Tubal. On the outskirts of Stockholm, Consul Abraham Egerman, Police Chief Starbeck, and Dr. Vergerus, the Royal Medical Adviser meet and detain them. These men believe the magician to be a charlatan, and are suspicious of his supposedly astonishing magic show, and demand to inspect it for themselves before it is shown to the general public. So a private show is performed as Vergerus and Vogler engage in their own battle of wills. Who will win this conflict between science and superstition?

Target audience

general

Technique

live action

resource.variantTitle

Magician, an Ingmar Bergman film

Classification