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The Virgin Spring

1960 · 90 min · Director: Ingmar Bergman

The Virgin Spring (1960) is a history drama, directed by Ingmar Bergman. It stars Max von Sydow and Birgitta Valberg. At its core lie revenge and its cost. The 90-minute film holds an audience score of 7.9/10.

What The Virgin Spring Is About

Ingmar Bergman's 1960 film follows a girl killed on her way to church in medieval Sweden. The killers lodge at her family's farm that night. The father works out what happened. The film sets revenge against faith; the narrative closes with the father's question to God. Max von Sydow leads. It won the Academy Award for foreign film. It is based on a folk ballad. Who it's for: those who like classics that work on questions of faith. Who it's not for: viewers who cannot take scenes of rape and the killing of a child; the film shows them directly.

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What is The Virgin Spring about?

Ingmar Bergman's 1960 film follows a girl killed on her way to church in medieval Sweden. The killers lodge at her family's farm that night.

Where can I watch The Virgin Spring?

The Virgin Spring is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Virgin Spring?

The Virgin Spring runs for 90 minutes (1h 30m).

When did The Virgin Spring come out?

The Virgin Spring was released in 1960.

Who directed The Virgin Spring?

The Virgin Spring was directed by Ingmar Bergman.

Who stars in The Virgin Spring?

The Virgin Spring stars Max von Sydow, Birgitta Valberg, Gunnel Lindblom, Birgitta Pettersson.

What is The Virgin Spring's rating?

The Virgin Spring holds 8.0/10 on IMDb and 7.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 84 out of 100.

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