Notice the skull staked into the ground behind Joseph. Even in the Knight's moment of serenity, indeed in their collective serenity, which shields them from the consciousness of death, if only for a few moments, the auspice of death stands behind them, staring at them even when they can manage for a moment not to stare back. Death is an unavoidable and ever-present fact.
Antonius Block doesn't realise it, but this is when he comes closest to that moment of "comprehending God with the senses" he has sought for so long in sharing such a tranquil repast with his companions, here in the clearing.
Beautiful. On my way home from school I was thinking about my friend who has stage 4 cancer and the chaos in the world. It made me think about this scene. It is those small moments of piece that makes life even more worth living.
This scene is the moment when Antonius Block is the nearest of understanding the meaning of life and God's existence. He even thought he tricked the death when experienced this moments with Jof and Mia.
This is a great scene, but what makes it even greater for me is how it sets up the later reunion with his wife, allowing it to have a minimum amount of dialogue yet still be a very profound scene, with the help of the subtle but brilliant performances. This is a great film with one of the all time great characters, Antonius Block, a sincere seeker of Truth.
I rember we watched this movie in school long time ago( we had a very Arty teacher who thought art could save us holigans his words exactly ) I did not understand at the time but the name of the movie and the reunion with his wife stuck with me I don't know why.
Death is bemused that Block is so positive and happy. And...he knows he's going to win. Block's sacrifice, losing the game, means life for the family. Hence the escorting family question. This is a fantastic scene....
Great excerpt from most wonderful of films. I like to think that Blok takes the family under his protection such that his eventual ‘meaningful act’ is to distract Death’s attention in their final chess meeting thus allowing the family precious moments to flee and thus escape
As Block is finally able to laugh at Death (a release of fear from his own fate?) Death turns the table and infers plans for the others Block finds comradery in - thereby taking Block's smile from him and reminding him there are more ways than dying that Death can kill you - IE death of spirit.Am I right or wrong?I never saw the full movie,only snippets.
I agree he never cuts it entirely clear, but he was raised by a priest and every film seems to paint a very bleak and realistic picture of human life, where faith is encouraged by some but often impossible for the main characters, the most human and interesting characters.
@kurowolf If you found it boring, don't recommend it to people. If the tension wasn't real to you, if you didn't share his burden throughout the film, then why call it a classic? I'd make the assumption that you are either too young or too religious to enjoy it.
@xaxie1 I don't think so. I'm Christian as well and I'm currently studying several of Bergman's films for a class. Bergman I think has given up on God for meaning, but I find this scene as well as other Bergmanian scenes of community a good reminder of our second commandment of loving our neighbors as ourselves! We are relational beings as God intended. We are not meant to be in isolation, but in loving community. I love Bergman's films. Very philosophical and psychological in nature.
It is primarily agnostic, I feel. "Heaven knows what heaven is" and all that. It's even expressed, in a way, by Death's final answer: "I am unknowing."
You really do not understand the film at all. I guess that is expected as only one of a strained FAITH (yet faith indeed) is capable of properly understand this film, only Bible believing Christians truely understand this film, nihilists and other worldly wretches such as yourself often misinterprete it. The creator of this film was himself from a prominent and notoriously Luthern family and that same Lutheranism followed him to his grave. This film is for mystics and true rosicrucians only.
Notice the skull staked into the ground behind Joseph. Even in the Knight's moment of serenity, indeed in their collective serenity, which shields them from the consciousness of death, if only for a few moments, the auspice of death stands behind them, staring at them even when they can manage for a moment not to stare back. Death is an unavoidable and ever-present fact.
The most beautiful scene of all time, along with a marvelous monologue. Unbelievable
This scene is probably the most gripping scene I have watched. I cry, and I cannot explain why. I think it must be art, in a very pure form
It's because this is the moment the knight finds God.
This might be one of the most amazing scenes in all of cinema
I shall remember these ten minutes of peace.
Few times in my life do I experience a piece of art that exposes corners of my soul I didn't even know existed. This film did that for me.
I hope you liked what you felt . Because I am sure a lot of thought went into the light that illuminated those never before seein corners.
Antonius Block doesn't realise it, but this is when he comes closest to that moment of "comprehending God with the senses" he has sought for so long in sharing such a tranquil repast with his companions, here in the clearing.
dmnlcu92 but he didn’t find the meaning anyway, otherwise he wouldn’t have been so desperate in his last moments
LordZontar Couldn't agree more!
And the moment he thought he had tricked the death
This scene made me cry when I saw the movie, it's beautiful.
Y’all know I’m having an existential moment whenever I’m seeking out this clip
Me too
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Beautiful. On my way home from school I was thinking about my friend who has stage 4 cancer and the chaos in the world. It made me think about this scene. It is those small moments of piece that makes life even more worth living.
one of the greatest scenes of any movie. ever. makes me cry every time.
The skull watching over Jof's shoulder is a very dark foreshadow. Gave me chills when I first saw it.
This is bloody beautiful. The lines starting at 7.13, my god how gorgeous...
This scene is the moment when Antonius Block is the nearest of understanding the meaning of life and God's existence. He even thought he tricked the death when experienced this moments with Jof and Mia.
This is a great scene, but what makes it even greater for me is how it sets up the later reunion with his wife, allowing it to have a minimum amount of dialogue yet still be a very profound scene, with the help of the subtle but brilliant performances. This is a great film with one of the all time great characters, Antonius Block, a sincere seeker of Truth.
I rember we watched this movie in school long time ago( we had a very Arty teacher who thought art could save us holigans his words exactly ) I did not understand at the time but the name of the movie and the reunion with his wife stuck with me I don't know why.
The actor playing the Squire has an incredible voice.
"Why do people always torment themselves ?"
Notice : there is no answer.
One of the most beautiful scenes of all time.
Death is bemused that Block is so positive and happy. And...he knows he's going to win. Block's sacrifice, losing the game, means life for the family. Hence the escorting family question. This is a fantastic scene....
Bibi Andersson och Max von Sydow!! Fresh young faces in our old tangled forest. Den svåra, söta historien. Tack igen.
Great excerpt from most wonderful of films. I like to think that Blok takes the family under his protection such that his eventual ‘meaningful act’ is to distract Death’s attention in their final chess meeting thus allowing the family precious moments to flee and thus escape
man, this is brilliant... so beautiful. speechless!
6:47 best translation would be _Faith is a severe suffering, you know_
for me: greatest movie scene in cinema history! i realy love this!! especialy from 6:05 it is .... hard to explain! For a while - absolut peace!
such a beautiful scene
Such a beautiful scene in such a bleak pessimistic film only makes it even better. =')
Strawberries and milk? That's a recipe for diarrhea. At dusk, no less.
If all there is at the end is sunshine and strawberries and a single hour of peace. I shant compain!
Beautiful scene. Very memorable
"wild strawberries" from the hillside...
thanks! loved this scene.
My favorite scene in the movie!
As Block is finally able to laugh at Death (a release of fear from his own fate?) Death turns the table and infers plans for the others Block finds comradery in - thereby taking Block's smile from him and reminding him there are more ways than dying that Death can kill you - IE death of spirit.Am I right or wrong?I never saw the full movie,only snippets.
mein lieblingsfilm!!
This is so much about our pandemic now
Ode to life
Incredible
Love❤ that Movie 👍
Antonius Block thought he has tricked the Death...
I agree he never cuts it entirely clear, but he was raised by a priest and every film seems to paint a very bleak and realistic picture of human life, where faith is encouraged by some but often impossible for the main characters, the most human and interesting characters.
Does anyone know what song Josef is playing on the lute
what is the name of the song Jof plays with his lute?
Salma I needa know this too!! Can't seem to find it anywhere
@kurowolf If you found it boring, don't recommend it to people. If the tension wasn't real to you, if you didn't share his burden throughout the film, then why call it a classic? I'd make the assumption that you are either too young or too religious to enjoy it.
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6:29 you ..... You lose
Haha i was thinking the same thing
@xaxie1 I don't think so. I'm Christian as well and I'm currently studying several of Bergman's films for a class. Bergman I think has given up on God for meaning, but I find this scene as well as other Bergmanian scenes of community a good reminder of our second commandment of loving our neighbors as ourselves! We are relational beings as God intended. We are not meant to be in isolation, but in loving community. I love Bergman's films. Very philosophical and psychological in nature.
“You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.
-Mark 12:23
is this an atheistic movie? Seems like it has both religious and atheist themes in it
PapaKay it's very much on both sides. It's agnosticism is its main source of anxiety.
It is primarily agnostic, I feel. "Heaven knows what heaven is" and all that. It's even expressed, in a way, by Death's final answer: "I am unknowing."
Seems agnostic to me
is this swedish?
it ain't Swahili.
SPEAK ENGLISH
ChainMail They're swedish ffs.. I don't see You speaking swedish 🤦🏼♂️
LEARN TO READ
You can read the subtitles, can you not?
You really do not understand the film at all. I guess that is expected as only one of a strained FAITH (yet faith indeed) is capable of properly understand this film, only Bible believing Christians truely understand this film, nihilists and other worldly wretches such as yourself often misinterprete it. The creator of this film was himself from a prominent and notoriously Luthern family and that same Lutheranism followed him to his grave. This film is for mystics and true rosicrucians only.
Blessings to you and your family