Face to Face
Face to Face

Movie spotlight

Face to Face

1970
Movie
86 min
English

The members of a rifle-corps unit gather in a village by the western border

Insights

IMDb7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Metacritic83/100
Google Users90%
Director: Ingmar BergmanGenres: Drama, Psychological

Plot Summary

The film chronicles the descent of Jenny Isaksson, a psychiatrist deeply engrossed in her patients' lives, into a personal psychological crisis. As she navigates traumatic memories and fears, her professional and personal relationships begin to unravel. Jenny's intense introspection leads her to question her own sanity and the nature of reality itself.

Critical Reception

Bergman's 'Face to Face' is a stark and unflinching examination of mental breakdown, anchored by a tour-de-force performance from Liv Ullmann. The film was widely praised for its psychological depth and raw emotional honesty, though its intensity and somber tone made it a challenging watch for some audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • A profound and disturbing exploration of a woman's unraveling psyche.

  • Liv Ullmann delivers a career-defining performance of immense power and vulnerability.

  • Bergman's signature blend of intense personal drama and philosophical inquiry is on full display.

Google audience: Audiences laud the film's powerful portrayal of mental health struggles and Liv Ullmann's extraordinary acting. Many found it deeply moving and thought-provoking, appreciating its unflinching look at human fragility.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for two Academy Awards: Best Director (Ingmar Bergman) and Best Actress (Liv Ullmann). Liv Ullmann also won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama.

Fun Fact

Ingmar Bergman initially conceived 'Face to Face' as a television miniseries, but it was later edited into a feature film for theatrical release.

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