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Scene from Tystnaden (1963)
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| Duration: 132 sec. | Nudity: yes | Creator: Ruffah |
| New Filesize: N/A | Sound: yes | Old Filesize: 35 mb |
| File Format: AOMedia Video 1 (WebM/AV1) | Resolution: 720x540 | Added: 2018-Apr-10 |
Actresses in this Scene
Gunnel Lindblom
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Alternate Names: Gunnel Märtha Ingegerd Lindblom, Гуннель Линдблум
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Gunnel Lindblom (born Gunnel Märtha Ingegärd Lindblom, 18 December 1931 – 24 January 2021) was a Swedish film actress and director known for her association with Ingmar Bergman's works. She appeared in Bergman's films like 'The Silence' and played key roles in his stage productions of Strindberg's 'The Ghost Sonata'. Lindblom also directed plays at Dramaten, including Jon Fosse's 'Flicka i gul regnjacka'. She was married to senior lecturer Sture Helander, Ingmar Bergman's personal physician.
Lissi Alandh
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Alternate Names: Lissi Aland, Lissi Aland, Lissi Holmqvist, Lissi Sofia Holmquist, Lissi Söderqvist, Lissi Söderqvist, Lissi Holmqvist, Lissi Söderqvist, Lizzi Alandh, Lizzie Alandh, Lizzie Holmkvist, Lizzi Alandh, Lizzie Alandh, Lizzie Holmkvist
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"Despite her limited fame beyond Sweden, Lissi Alandh was cherished at home. Her captivating presence shone brightly on stage, screen, and television. Notably, she starred in Alf Sjöberg's interpretation of Strindberg's 'Miss Julie' (1951), collaborated with Swedish filmmaker Mai Zetterling on several films, and worked twice with renowned director Ingmar Bergman. In Bergman's 'The Silence' (1968), Lissi delivered her most memorable nude scene, lying bare-breasted while engaged with a man in an armchair."
About the Movie: Tystnaden (1963)
Release Year: 1963
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Alternative Title: El silencio, Het zwijgen, Le silence, Мълчанието, O Silêncio, Mlcanie, Stilheden, Hiljaisuus, I siopi, Csend, Il silenzio, Chinmoku, De grote stilte, Milczenie, O Silêncio, Tacerea, Молчание, Sessizlik, The Silence, Das Schweigen
Director: Ingmar Bergman
Writer: Ingmar Bergman
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Genre: Drama
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In 'The Silence', two sisters travel together with a young boy whose parentage remains ambiguous throughout the film. The younger sister (played by Gunnel Lindblom) is still attractive and picks up a lover in an unnamed city, while the older sister (Ingrid Thulin), despite being severely ill, is desperate for human connection but unable to leave their hotel room. The boy escapes into the hotel and encounters a troupe of dwarfs, leading to an unsettling scene. The emotional distance between the sisters is palpable as they struggle with their respective isolations.
Summary
'The Silence', directed by Ingmar Bergman in 1963, is a psychological drama that explores themes of isolation, loneliness, and human connection. Set primarily in a hotel room in an unnamed city, the film follows two estranged sisters who seem to have little affection for each other despite their shared predicament. The younger sister's sexual encounters contrast sharply with the older sister's desperate longing for human touch, creating a tense atmosphere throughout the film. Bergman masterfully uses minimal dialogue and expressive visuals to convey his characters' inner turmoil.