Bibliograph

The magician, Ansiktet, Svensk Filmindustri visar ; en film av Ingmar Bergman

Type

Label

The magician, Ansiktet, Svensk Filmindustri visar ; en film av Ingmar Bergman

Language

swe

Characteristic

videorecording

Main title

The magician

Oclc number

656605566

Responsibility statement

Svensk Filmindustri visar ; en film av Ingmar Bergman

Runtime

101

Series statement

Criterion collection, 537

Sub title

Ansiktet

Summary

In 1846, Vogler's Magnetic Health Theater has developed quite a controversial reputation for its mesmerizing performances. The troupe consists of magician Dr. Albert Emanuel Vogler, his assistant Aman (his wife Manda disguised as a man), Granny the elderly potion mistress, coach driver Simson, and the sly barker Tubal. On the outskirts of Stockholm, Consul Abraham Egerman, Police Chief Starbeck, and Dr. Vergerus, the Royal Medical Adviser meet and detain them. These men believe the magician to be a charlatan, and are suspicious of his supposedly astonishing magic show, and demand to inspect it for themselves before it is shown to the general public. So a private show is performed as Vergerus and Vogler engage in their own battle of wills. Who will win this conflict between science and superstition?

Technique

live action

resource.variantTitle

Ansiktet

Classification