Sweden/France/W. Germany (1982): Drama

One of the more upbeat and accessible films by acclaimed Swedish director Ingmar Bergman. Written by Bergman, this autobiographical story follows the lives of two children during one tumultuous year. After the death of the children's beloved father, a local theater owner, their mother marries a strict clergyman. Their new life is cold and ascetic, especially when compared to the unfettered and impassioned life they knew with their father. Most of the story is seen through the eyes of the little boy and is often told in dreamlike sequences. Colorful, insightful, and optimistic, this is far less grim than most of Bergman's work. It was awarded four of the six Oscars for which it was nominated, including Best Foreign Language Film. Though this was announced as his last film, Bergman continued to work into the 2000s, though mostly for Swedish television. (Rochelle O'Gorman, Amazon.com)

· Foreign Language Film Award 1983: (Sweden) (Jörn Donner & Daniel Toscan du Plantier, producers)
· Art Direction/Set Decoration 1983: Anna Asp - Art Direction
· Cinematography 1983: Sven Nykvist
· Costume Design 1983: Marik Vos

· Directing 1983: Ingmar Bergman
· Writing (Best Screenplay written directly for the screen) 1983: Ingmar Bergman

6 nominations, 4 Awards