Thirst
Thirst (1949) is a drama film, directed by Ingmar Bergman. It stars Eva Henning and Birger Malmsten. It centers on the discipline and passion of dance. The 85-minute film holds an audience score of 6.3/10.
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What Thirst Is About
Thirst (original title Törst) is one of Ingmar Bergman's early films, with a screenplay written, in a rare arrangement for Bergman, by Herbert Grevenius, adapted from a short story collection by Birgit Tengroth. The film follows a married couple whose relationship unravels during a train journey home from a vacation in Italy, haunted by the shadow of a past traumatic relationship; Tengroth, the author of the source stories, also appears in the film. The Criterion Collection considers this the film where Bergman's own recognizable signature style first emerges. Who it's for: anyone curious about an early Bergman film, tracing a marriage's collapse over a train journey, where his own signature style first emerges. Who it's not for: viewers wanting a light, optimistic drama, since the film directly confronts a marriage's disintegration and past trauma.
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What is Thirst about?
Thirst (original title Törst) is one of Ingmar Bergman's early films, with a screenplay written, in a rare arrangement for Bergman, by Herbert Grevenius, adapted from a short story collection by Birgit Tengroth. The film follows a married couple whose relationship unravels during a train journey home from a vacation in Italy, haunted by the shadow of a past traumatic relationship; Tengroth, the author of the source stories, also appears in the film.
Where can I watch Thirst?
Thirst is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Thirst?
Thirst runs for 85 minutes (1h 25m).
When did Thirst come out?
Thirst was released in 1949.
Who directed Thirst?
Thirst was directed by Ingmar Bergman.
Who stars in Thirst?
Thirst stars Eva Henning, Birger Malmsten, Birgit Tengroth, Hasse Ekman.
What is Thirst's rating?
Thirst holds 6.5/10 on IMDb and 6.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 66 out of 100.
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