The Passion of Anna
Original title: En passion
“Man is the king of beasts...”
1969 · 1 h 41 min
Directed by 
Ingmar Bergman
Ingmar BergmanCast
Liv Ullmann 
Bibi Andersson 
Max von Sydow 
Erland Josephson
Plot
A recluse on an island becomes involved with a widow and with a couple who are his neighbours.
Sinekatalog’s take
Ingmar Bergman's stark island drama explores violence, isolation and failed communication among four people. Intense and austere, with Liv Ullmann and Max von Sydow superb, it is a bleak and uncompromising work.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.6 / 10 (11,472 votes)
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