Through A Glass, Darkly: The Films of Ingmar Bergman

Overview

Even the most dedicated cinephile has to come to terms with one specific realisation: you can't watch all of the films (believe us, we're trying). What you can do, though, is view what you can when and where you can — such as the works of a Swedish master, for free, on the big screen.

Think of Through A Glass, Darkly: The Films of Ingmar Bergman as the Gallery of Modern Art's gift to both those who haven't worked their way through the great director's filmography, and those keen to revisit selected titles in the best way possible. From March 1 to 19, the gallery's Australian Cinematheque will make both happen thanks to a program filled with a number of his most important efforts, including the existential chess playing — with none other than death — of The Seventh Seal, as well as a movie that would take its cues from Akira Kurosawa while subsequently inspiring horror whiz Wes Craven, aka The Virgin Spring.

Also on the lineup: documentary Trespassing Bergman, which features Martin Scorsese, Wes Anderson and more not just chatting about but walking through the house of the filmmaker, plus a special showing of The Phantom Carriage — the film considered to have had the biggest influence on him — complete with live musical accompaniment by Blank Realm. When it comes to understanding post-war European cinema and one of its key figures, GOMA really have put together a must-see showcase.