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Hour of the Wolf

film by Bergman [1968]
Also known as: “Vargtimmen”

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Hour of the Wolf (1968) is a Swedish psychological horror film directed by Ingmar Bergman. The film is set on a remote island and follows a painter, Johan Borg, who is tormented by nightmares and hallucinations. As his mental state deteriorates, he becomes increasingly isolated and fearful, blurring the lines between reality and his inner demons. The film explores themes of artistic torment, psychological breakdown, and the supernatural, characteristic of Bergman's work which often delves into human loneliness and vulnerability.12

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