Five Days, Five Nights
Five Days, Five Nights

Five Days, Five Nights

1961Movie103 minRussian

Five Days, Five Nights (Fünf Tage, Fünf Nächte) takes place in Dresden in the immediate aftermath of the Second World War. While Dresden is in ruins, over two thousand paintings by artists including Rembrandt, Raphael, Rubens, Giorgione, and Vermeer have disappeared from the city’s Old Masters Picture Gallery. Red Army captain Leonov and his soldiers have been ordered to recover the lost paintings. During the next five days, Dresden’s residents join the search for the collection. A secret Nazi document offers a first lead…

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes85%
Metacritic78/100
Google Users88%
Director: Ingmar BergmanGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A famous concert pianist is on her deathbed, reflecting on her life and relationships. As she looks back, she confronts the complexities of her marriages, her artistic ambitions, and the emotional toll her choices have taken. The narrative weaves through memories of past loves and regrets, revealing the profound impact of her personal and professional life on her spirit.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'Five Days, Five Nights' received a mixed-to-positive reception, with critics often praising Bergman's masterful direction and the lead performance, while some found the film's somber tone and introspective nature challenging. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating its artistic depth and others finding it too melancholic.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning and emotionally resonant, showcasing Bergman's directorial prowess.
  • Ingrid Bergman delivers a powerful and moving performance as a woman confronting her mortality.
  • The film's exploration of memory and regret is profound, though its pacing can be deliberate.

Google audience: Google users frequently commend the film for its artistic merit and the lead actress's compelling portrayal. Many appreciate the introspective themes and the mature handling of complex emotional issues. However, some find the film's pacing to be slow and its subject matter quite heavy.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

Fun Fact

Ingrid Bergman, the lead actress, was not related to the director, Ingmar Bergman, despite sharing the same surname. This coincidence often led to confusion among audiences and critics at the time.

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