The Virgin Spring (1960)
The Virgin Spring (1960)
Plot.
Where to Watch.
Currently The Virgin Spring is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Apple TV, Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, Kanopy
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Cast & Crew.
Max von Sydow
Töre
Birgitta Valberg
Märeta
Gunnel Lindblom
Ingeri
Birgitta Pettersson
Karin
Axel Düberg
Thin Herdsman
Allan Edwall
Beggar
Tor Isedal
Mute Herdsman
Ove Porath
Boy
Axel Slangus
Bridge Keeper
Gudrun Brost
Frida
Oscar Ljung
Simon
Tor Borong
Farm-hand
Leif Forstenberg
Farm-hand
Ingmar Bergman
Director / Producer
Ulla Isaksson
Screenplay
Allan Ekelund
Producer
Media.
Details.
Release DateFebruary 8, 1960
Original NameJungfrukällan
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 30m
Box Office$700,000
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This Movie Is About.
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The Virgin Spring (Swedish: Jungfrukällan) is a 1960 Swedish film directed by Ingmar Bergman. Set in medieval Sweden, it is a tale about a father's merciless response to the rape and murder of his young daughter. The story was adapted by screenwriter Ulla Isaksson from a 13th-century Swedish ballad, "Töres döttrar i Wänge" ("Töre's daughters in Vänge"). Bergman researched the legend of Per Töre with an eye to an adaptation, considering an opera before deciding on a film version. Given criticism of the historical accuracy of his 1957 film The Seventh Seal, he also invited Isaksson to write the screenplay. Other influences included the 1950 Japanese film Rashomon. Max von Sydow played Töre.
Isaksson and Bergman explored a number of themes in The Virgin Spring, questioning morals, vengeance, and religious beliefs. The rape scene was also subject to controversy and censorship in screenings in the United States.
The film won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 1961 Academy Awards and other honours. It was also the basis for the 1972 exploitation horror film The Last House on the Left.