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The Seventh Seal
a.k.a. Det Sjunde Inseglet Director: Ingmar Bergman Cast: Max von Sydow, Gunnar Björnstrand, Bengt Ekerot, Nils Poppe

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  • DVD Release Date: 06/16/2009
  • Original Release: 1957
  • Rating: Not Rated
  • Sales Rank: 6,158

Viewer Rating: (11 ratings)

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Features

Introduction by Ingmar Bergman, Recorded in 2003; ; Audio Commentary by Bergman expert Peter Cowie, with a New Afterword; Archival Audio Interview with Max von Sydow; A 1989 Tribute to Bergman by Filmmaker Woody Allen; Theatrical Trailer; Optional English-Dubbed soundtrack

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Scene Index

Disc #1 -- Seventh Seal: The Film
1. Logos/Opening Credits [1:31]
2. On the Beach [7:02]
3. Jof's Vision [7:54]
4. At The Church [11:07]
5. The Deserted Village [5:01]
6. The Seduction Of Skat [4:05]
7. The Procession Of Flagellants [6:28]
8. Torture At the Tavern [5:45]
9. Strawberries and Milk at Dusk [9:48]
10. 'Love Is the Blackfest of All Plagues" [3:46]
11. "The Deadest Actor I've Ever Seen" [7:31]
12. The Burning of the Witch [8:50]
13. "Mate at the Next Move" [7:21]
14. The Last Supper [7:59]
15. The Dance of Death [3:18]
1. Color Bars [:00]
1. Famous Names of Swedish Cinema [1:31]
2. Establishing The Middle Ages [7:02]
3. The Film's Holy Family [7:54]
4. Imaginative Lighting, Witty Repartee [11:07]
5. Gloom and Doom [5:01]
6. The Gallery of Personalities [4:05]
7. Bergman's Religious Upbringing [6:28]
8. The Vilification Of Actors [5:45]
9. Communion Interlude [9:48]
10. The Most Appealing Character [3:46]
11. Bergman And Comedy [7:31]
12. Bergman "The Sorcerer" [8:50]
13. Revenge on the Church [7:21]
14. The $150,000 Budget [7:59]
15. The Procession's Missing Characters [3:18]
1. Color Bars [:00]
Disc #2 -- Seventh Seal
1. The Silence [5:40]
2. Childhood [14:30]
3. The Seventh Seal [11:20]
4. Strawberries/Through A Glass Darkly [8:00]
5. Faro/Persona [7:01]
6. Family/Saraband [3:46]
7. Scenes From a Marriage [5:35]
8. Creativity [3:45]
9. The Theater And Munichi [5:59]
10. Music [6:38]
11. Death And Demons [11:03]

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Editorial Reviews

Endlessly imitated and parodied, Ingmar Bergman's landmark art movie The Seventh Seal (Det Sjunde Inseglet) retains its ability to hold an audience spellbound. Bergman regular 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. As they play, the knight and the Grim Reaper get into a spirited discussion over whether or not God exists. To recount all that happens next would diminish the impact of the film itself; we can observe that The Seventh Seal ends with one of the most indelible of all of Bergman's cinematic images: the near-silhouette "Dance of Death." Considered by some as the apotheosis of all Ingmar Bergman films (other likely candidates for that honor include Wild Strawberries and Persona), and certainly one of the most influential European art movies, The Seventh Seal won a multitude of awards, including the Special Jury Prize at the 1957 Cannes Film Festival. Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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One of the best films madeby Anonymous

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October 11, 2004: The Seventh Seal is simply one of the most brilliants films ever made. It's amazing to see Bergman's personal reflections on life, death, and God in an entertaining way. The Seventh Seal is entertaining philosophy.

This review was written about the DVD Black & White / Mono / Dolby 5.1 edition.

Best Beach Scene with clothes onby Anonymous

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January 05, 2004: Watch for symbolism in Bergman's movies. The knight's page is his alter ego. Other obvious symbols are the young family (Holy Family). Definitely a thinking persons movie. Game of chess Who is really winner and loser. Don't need to know Bible well but Seventh Seal is in book of Revelation.

This review was written about the DVD Black & White / Mono / Dolby 5.1 edition.