9 October 2018

Seoul Press Release

Office for Public Diplomacy and Promotion [email protected] 02-3703-3700

Ingmar Bergman Centenary 2018

2018 marks the 100-year anniversary of 's birth. Ingmar Bergman was a Swedish, world-famous filmmaker, legendary theatre director and exceptional writer. Bergman made over 60 films and more than 170 theatrical productions, and authored over a hundred books and articles. Among his best-known works are the films , Wild Strawberries and Persona, as well as his autobiography The Magic Lantern, throughout Bergman’s many works, one finds variations on a central theme: dysfunctional families, blood-sucking failed artists and an absent Almighty.

The 100-Year Jubilee is in full swing across the globe, including in Korea. It has been described at the world’s largest jubilee of a single filmmaker.

In Korea, various cultural events are organised by the Embassy of Sweden in Seoul in close cooperation with Koreans partners as well as Swedish Institute, , and Ingmar Bergman Foundation.

1. The 7th Swedish Film Festival – Ingmar Bergman Centenary

Ingmar Bergman is known as a great artist who portrayed our daily life, human’s existence as well as psychological issues through his films. The Embassy of Sweden in Seoul is hosting the 7th Swedish Film Festival in November as a commemorative centenary event of Ingmar Bergman in four major cities: Seoul (7-13 Nov), Busan (9-15 Nov), Gwangju (15-19 Nov) and Incheon (16-18 Nov). A total of eight films will be screened, including Bergman’s most famous films such as (1953), The Seventh Seal(1957), Wild Strawberries(1957), Persona(1966), (1978), (1982), (2003), and a documentary film about Bergman Bergman

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Island(2006) directed by Marie Nyreröd. Every film includes a prelude, where Ingmar Bergman talks about his films.

The exhibition "Ingmar Bergman Timeline” will add an attraction to this year’s Swedish film festival. The foyer exhibition will provide photos, texts and a diagram of Bergman’s extensive output which includes around 60 films, 172 theatre productions and approximately 300 writings.

We are also happy to welcome the director of Bergman Island, Marie Nyreröd, as well as Professor Louise Wallenberg of University who will talk about the work and life of Ingmar Bergman in Seoul and Busan.

2. Exhibition: “Ingmar Bergman and his legacy in fashion and art”

Bergman’s films inspire many creators and artists in various fields. The exhibition “Ingmar Bergman and his legacy in fashion and art” highlights the influence that Bergman has had as an iconic filmmaker and a reluctant trendsetter on today’s fashion and arts.

“Ingmar Bergman and his legacy in fashion and art” consists of art and documentary films, photo prints, slide-shows and film clips from four of his major films: The Seventh Seal, Persona, , and Fanny and Alexander. The exhibition will take place in Busan Cinema Centre on 20 October - 20 November 2018.

3. Dance Film: Ingmar Bergman Through the Choreographer’s Eye

Ingmar Bergman was a film director with a knowledge and interest in choreography. Four of Sweden’s most innovative choreographers travel to Ingmar Bergman’s home on Fårö to explore and get inspired. A unique contemporary dance film Ingmar Bergman Through the Choreographer’s Eye was created together with dancers of the Royal Swedish Ballet. The four dances in the film are linked to the images of the epic natural beauty of Fårö and Bergman’s poetic home Hammars. Ingmar Bergman Through the Choreographer’s eye is an opening film of the 2nd Seoul Dance Film Festival on 2-4 November.

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4. Social Media: “Bergman Thursdays”

“Bergman Thursdays” is the embassy’s weekly social media program that has introduced the Bergman’s film works from the early stage in 1940s until his with a hashtag #Bergman100.

5. Others: Bergman in other programs

Ingmar Bergman’s films The Seventh Seal, Fanny and Alexander, and Persona are shown in various film festivals such as the 23rd Busan International Film Festival, EU Film Festival, EUNIC Film Festival respectively, and Korea Foundation’s Cine Week.

Useful Links:

Embassy of Sweden in Seoul Homepage (English) www.swedenabroad.se/seoul Facebook www.facebook.com/swedishembassyinseoul Instagram www.instagram.com/swedeninkorea Twitter twitter.com/SwedeninKR

The official site of Sweden www.sweden.se Swedish Institute www.si.se Swedish Film Institute www.sfi.se Ingmar Bergman Foundation www.ingmarbergman.se

Arthouse Momo www.arthousemomo.co.kr Busan Cinema Center www.dureraum.org Cinema Gwangju cafe.naver.com/cinemagwangju Cinespace Juan www.cinespacejuan.com

Seoul Dance Film Festival www.mediaartforum.kr/main/page.html?pid=58

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Press information:

Webhard of the Embassy of Sweden in Seoul Url: www.webhard.co.kr ID: swedishembassy / PW: sweden Folder: Press information–the 7th Swedish Film Festival / PW: bergman

More information: Embassy of Sweden in Seoul Phone +82 2-3703-3700 Email [email protected]