Brink of Life
Written by Quin Rose on 17/02/10 @ 3:00PM. Located In Syndicated News
Ingmar Bergman's acclaimed aesthetic style and knack for subtle storytelling are beautifully achieved in Brink of Life, which garnered a Best Director award for Bergman and a shared Best Actress award for its three lead actresses at the 1958 Cannes Film Festival.Three expectant mothers meet in a maternity ward, each at different stages of pregnancy. As they suffer through several issues faced during pregnancy&8212;miscarriages, the difficulty of labour, the stress of an unwanted child&8212;they are given new perspectives on life and relationships, and ultimately find comfort in one another. The gritty subject matter&8212;which also offers a harsh perception of the lack of emotion in modern medicine&8212;is perfectly complemented by Bergman's naturalistic directorial style. It is this style, together with the powerful performances of his female leads, which makes Brink of Life a compelling example of Bergman's artistry.
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Country of origin: Sweden
Languages: Swedish
Runtime: 81.0 mins
Format: DVD, Region 4
Catalogue: MMA2768
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