Bergman's early psychological drama of interconnected relationships is dominated by Henning's portrayal of a neurotic, frustrated ballet dancer. Thirst is a better title than the corny 'Three Strange Loves' as it picks up on the emotional needs of the characters as well as highlighting all the scenes featuring water and drink. The film's portrayal of a tentative lesbian relationship was cut on release by censors.
Another feast from Tartan for lovers of one of the world’s greatest directors. Of Ingmar Bergman, Spielberg admitted “I wish I could be an equally good film-maker, but... more >
Another feast from Tartan for lovers of one of the world’s greatest directors. Of Ingmar Bergman, Spielberg admitted “I wish I could be an equally good film-maker, but it will never happen. His love for cinema almost gives me a guilty conscience”. These two films (one early, one mid-period) encapsulate the director’s art. In Three Strange Loves, a married couple tear each other apart on a train journey from Switzerland through war-torn Germany to Sweden. In flashback, the husband’s former love, Viola, is traumatised by joint affairs with a psychologist and a lesbian dancer, suffering a breakdown that leads to tragedy. This powerful Strindbergian psychological drama was initially censored, but is presented here in a fully uncut, restored print. All These Women was Bergman’s first film in colour and features two of his key leading ladies: Harriet Andersson (Summer With Monica, Through A Glass Darkly and Cries and Whispers) and Bibi Andersson (Scenes from A Marriage and Persona). . < less
