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Autumn Sonata

film by Ingmar Bergman [1978]
Also known as: “Höstonaten”
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Autumn Sonata is a 1978 film by Swedish director Ingmar Bergman. The film stars Liv Ullmann as Charlotte, a famous concert pianist, and Ingrid Bergman as her daughter Eva. The story centers on Charlotte's visit to Eva, with whom she has a strained relationship. During the visit, long-held resentments and emotional pain surface, leading to intense confrontations between mother and daughter. The film is known for its powerful performances and its exploration of complex family dynamics, guilt, and the difficulty of genuine communication.12

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