Ingmar Bergman: The Magic Lantern (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film
Released in 1988, Ingmar Bergman: The Magic Lantern is a documentary film directed by Michael Winterbottom, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. The first of two documentaries about Ingmar Bergman produced to mark his 70th birthday. Includes behind the scenes "home movies" from Bergman's personal archive, interviews with Bergman recorded over his 40 years in the film industry and passages from his autobiography read by Max von Sydow and Bergman himself.
Who’s in it. Ingmar Bergman: The Magic Lantern stars Ingmar Bergman as Self and Max von Sydow as Voice.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ingmar Bergman: The Magic Lantern page.
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- Where can I watch Ingmar Bergman: The Magic Lantern (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ingmar Bergman: The Magic Lantern change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Ingmar Bergman: The Magic Lantern?
- Ingmar Bergman: The Magic Lantern stars Ingmar Bergman and Max von Sydow.
- When was Ingmar Bergman: The Magic Lantern released?
- Ingmar Bergman: The Magic Lantern was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.