A harrowing but ultimately uplifting portrayal of the naive optimism of faith and its pros and cons.

~ Ben Sillis -

A harrowing but ultimately uplifting portrayal of the naive optimism of faith and its pros and cons.

~ Ben Sillis -

Stands out in the Bergman canon for the beautiful cinematography by Bergman's long time DoP, Sven Nykvist. The haunting contrasts suit the wild isolation of Faro down to a tee.

~ Ben Sillis -

Stands out in the Bergman canon for the beautiful cinematography by Bergman's long time DoP, Sven Nykvist. The haunting contrasts suit the wild isolation of Faro down to a tee.

~ Ben Sillis -

The years haven't dimmed the lights on this delightful film.

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

The years haven't dimmed the lights on this delightful film.

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

Playing a game for your life is a beautiful metaphor. Of course, it wouldn't have been the same in a squash court.

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

Playing a game for your life is a beautiful metaphor. Of course, it wouldn't have been the same in a squash court.

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

There's an impressive symmetry to the whole piece; love and art, both are firmly grounded in reality.

~ Ben Sillis -

There's an impressive symmetry to the whole piece; love and art, both are firmly grounded in reality.

~ Ben Sillis -

Saraband, in true Bergman tradition, wrestles with human relationships, using a slow pace, pointed dialogue, and heavy symbolism to explore the psychological states of the characters.

~ Chris -

Saraband, in true Bergman tradition, wrestles with human relationships, using a slow pace, pointed dialogue, and heavy symbolism to explore the psychological states of the characters.

~ Chris -

Guided with a deft touch Bergman is expert at coaxing performances out of his cast.

~ Shaun Davis -

Guided with a deft touch Bergman is expert at coaxing performances out of his cast.

~ Shaun Davis -

It’s the hopefulness at the heart of their tragedy that really kills you.

~ Amber Wilkinson -

It’s the hopefulness at the heart of their tragedy that really kills you.

~ Amber Wilkinson -

Music In Darkness' real strength is its visuals.

~ Leanne McGrath -

Music In Darkness' real strength is its visuals.

~ Leanne McGrath -

The course of true love never runs smooth, especially if you are inclined to murder.

~ Amber Wilkinson -

The course of true love never runs smooth, especially if you are inclined to murder.

~ Amber Wilkinson -

Styled as a comedy, it's a strange story of sin and marriage that never really rises above fanciful fairytale.

~ Ben Sillis -

Styled as a comedy, it's a strange story of sin and marriage that never really rises above fanciful fairytale.

~ Ben Sillis -

Truth is found in detail and gesture.

~ Amber Wilkinson -

Truth is found in detail and gesture.

~ Amber Wilkinson -