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Synopsis
Much better known in the U.S. as The Magician, this award-winning, surreal, evocative drama stars Max von Sydow as the title character and features several of Sweden's top performers. Set in the 1840s in Stockholm, the mystery and enigma of life and death itself are embodied in Vogler, the magician who runs "Vogler's Magnetic Health Theater." When his traveling show arrives in town, the police commissioner, a doctor, and a civil servant are intent on putting his supernatural powers to the test. As the pendulum swings between fearful images and moments of comic relief, the mysterious Mr. Vogler defies analysis. In 1959, Ansiktet was given the "Best Film" prize at the British Academy Awards, the "Best Foreign Film" prize at the New York Film Critics Awards, and two prizes at the Venice Film Festival. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide

Cast

Bibi Andersson Sara Lindquist
Axel Duberg Rustan
Bengt Ekerot Johan Spegel
Åke Fridell Tubal
Gertrud Fridh Ottilia Egerman
Oscar Ljung Antonsson
Toivo Pawlo Chief Superintendent Starbeck
Birgitta Pettersson Sanna
Sif Ruud Sofia Garp
Ulla Sjöblom Henrietta Starbeck
Max von Sydow Albert Emanuel Vogler
Ingrid Thulin Manda Aman Vogler
Naima Wifstrand Grandmother
Erland Josephson Consul Abraham Egerman

Production Crew

Gunnar Fischer Cinematographer
Eric Nordgren Composer (Music Score)
Ingmar Bergman Director
Oscar Rosander Editor
Allan Ekelund Producer
P.A. Lundgren Production Designer
Ingmar Bergman Screenwriter
Year: 1958
Runtime: 101
Country: Sweden
MPAA Rating:
Category: Feature

Genre
Drama

Produced by
Swedish Film Production

Awards
1959 - Best British Film - British Academy Awards
1959 - Best Foreign Film - New York Film Critics Circle
1959 - Special Jury Prize - Venice International Film Festival
1959 - Best British Film - British Academy Awards
1959 - Best British Film - British Academy of Film and Television