No matter the moves you make, Death will, in time, have you in checkmate. The Seventh Seal is a rightfully highly regarded film. It is a unique film, and unlike any I have ever seen. I have just finished my second viewing of the film. I have watched several Bergman films since I first saw this, but this is the one that has always stuck out to me the most.
I would describe it as a dark and powerful film. There is nothing lacking in this film, in my opinion. The soundtrack is perfectly subtle, acting is agreeable, cinematography fitting and well done, etc. My favorite aspect of this film is simply the premise. A game of chess that is a matter of life and death.
If nothing else, that concept is enough to make an interesting film at the very least. Death is the most persistent theme throughout the film, and is often juxtaposed to stark scenes of life, often quickly and without warning. This film was one of the first I watched in my everlasting pursuit of classic cinema, and I would readily recommend it as a starting point for anyone interested in classic or foreign films. Bergman will not disappoint in this one or elsewhere in his filmography.
This is probably his most famous and accessible films. This is a staple of classic cinema, watch it and find out why. FAQ 7. What is 'The Seventh Seal' about? Is this movie based on a book? To what does the "seventh seal" refer? Details Edit. Release date October 13, United States. Swedish Latin. Svensk Filmindustri SF. Box office Edit. Technical specs Edit. Runtime 1 hour 36 minutes. Black and White. Related news. Nov 28 Underground Film Journal.
Nov 27 Indiewire. Contribute to this page Suggest an edit or add missing content. Top Gap. By what name was Det sjunde inseglet officially released in India in Hindi? See more gaps Learn more about contributing. Edit page. See the entire gallery. Remembering the Stars We Lost in Watch the video. Recently viewed Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. As he feels he has more to do in his life, Antonius challenges Death to a chess match, the outcome which will determine Antonius' fate and that of others around him with regard to Death.
Because of what has happened around him, Antonius has lost faith in God, and instead is looking for knowledge in why things happen.
He feels he has one more important act in his life before he dies. His time with the troupe may provide Antonius with some of those answers for which he is looking, especially his encounters with husband and wife, Jof and Mia, and their infant son, Mikael. Max Von Sydow stars as a 14th century knight named Antonius Block, wearily heading home after ten years' worth of combat. Disillusioned by unending war, plague, and misery Block has concluded that God does not exist. As he trudges across the wilderness, Block is visited by Death Bengt Ekerot , garbed in the traditional black robe.
Unwilling to give up the ghost, Block challenges Death to a game of chess. If he wins, he lives -- if not, he'll allow Death to claim him. When disillusioned Swedish knight Antonius Block returns home from the Crusades to find his country in the grips of the Black Death, he challenges Death to a chess match for his life.
Tormented by the belief that God does not exist, Block sets off on a journey, meeting up with traveling players Jof and his wife, Mia, and becoming determined to evade Death long enough to commit one redemptive act while he still lives. It looks like we don't have a Synopsis for this title yet. Be the first to contribute! Just click the "Edit page" button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the Synopsis submission guide.
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