In Ingmar Bergman's Port of Call, Berit, a suicidal young woman living in a working-class port town, unexpectedly falls for Gösta, a sailor on leave. Haunted by a troubled past and held in a vice grip by her domineering mother, Berit begins to hope that her relationship with Gösta might save her from self-destruction.
Strongly influenced by the neorealist films of Roberto Rossellini, Port of Call is Bergman’s most naturalistic work. Shot on location in the port of Gothenburg, the film focuses on the relationship between Gösta, a sincere, easygoing seaman, and Berit, a suicidal young woman from a broken home. As Berit reveals more about her troubled past, and the couple confront many harsh realities in the present, the bonds between them are put to the test. With this confident and disciplined feature, his fifth, Bergman tackled moral and social issues head-on.
The Bergman Century
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Ingmar Bergman's birth, the Film Society of Minneapolis St. Paul proudly brings 16 of his greatest films to the Twin Cities. Co-sponsored by the Embassy of Sweden and the American Swedish Institute.
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