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The Seventh Seal
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Svensk Filmindustri
Directed by: Ingmar Bergman
Featuring: Gunnar Björnstrand, Bengt Ekerot, Nils Poppe, Max von Sydow, Bibi Andersson, Inga Gill, Maud Hansson, Inga Landgré, Gunnel Lindblom, Bertil Anderberg, Anders Ek, Åke Fridell, Gunnar Olsson, Erik Strandmark
As the plague tears through medieval Europe, a knight (Max von Sydow), returning from the Crusades, challenges Death to a game of chess in order to postpone his demise.
An allegorical masterpiece asking big questions about faith and superstition, Ingmar Bergman’s iconic The Seventh Seal remains one of cinema’s most important and influential films.
Presented here for the first time on 4K Ultra HD – the BFI’s first ever UHD release – experience Bergman’s timeless classic like never before.
Technical Specifications
Format: 4K UHD Blu-ray/Blu-ray
Aspect Ratio:
1.37:1
Audio:
Swedish 1.0 PCM Mono
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HDR10 , Dolby Vision
Subtitles:
English
Region:
B/None
Discs:
2 Discs |
BD-50/UHD-66
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Supplements
- Audio commentary by film critic and editor-in-chief of Diabolique magazine, Kat Ellinger (2021)
- Karin's Face (1984, 15 mins): Ingmar Bergman's short film based on pictures from his personal photo album, particularly those of his mother, Karin (Blu-ray only)
- Behind the scenes footage (1956, 15 mins): rare silent footage with optional audio commentary by film scholar Ian Christie
- Original trailer
- Booklet featuring an essay by Jessica Kiang
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