Through a Glass Darkly
1961 · 91 MIN · IMDB 7.9 · 28,228 VOTES · DIR. Ingmar Bergman
Overview
Karin hopes to recover from her recent stay at a mental hospital by spending the summer at her family's cottage on a tiny island. Her husband, Martin, cares for her but is frustrated by her physical withdrawal. Her younger brother, Minus, is confused by Karin's vulnerability and his own budding sexuality. Their father, David, cannot overcome his haughty remoteness. Beset by visions, Karin descends further into madness.
Dialogue Timeline — 706 lines
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00:00:10 THROUGH A GLASS DARKLY
00:04:09 Even if it would interrupt your writing.
00:06:38 - How much does she know? - The truth about her illness.
00:09:15 - Let's have a look. - I'll put the milk in the cellar.
00:11:44 - Thanks, but you shouldn't... - Minus.
00:15:09 - I am an artist! - An artist?
00:17:29 Paint a picture or compose an opera -
00:20:27 What are you thinking?
00:22:41 Sweetheart, I love you.
00:32:32 It's gushing out of me. Is that how it is for you too?
00:37:15 About me.
00:39:19 Even though you always say and do the right thing, it turns out wrong.
00:42:42 Don't try...
00:45:36 - so I pressed myself against the wall, and it gave, like foliage -
00:48:06 - Is all this for real? - I don't know.
00:50:50 - One word, and you've betrayed me. - I promise.
00:53:22 Let me tell you: Your faith and your doubt are very unconvincing.
00:55:32 I was empty. No fear, no regrets or expectations.
01:01:13 You have to help me.
01:07:10 I just don't understand!
01:10:07 I just want to get changed and pack.
01:14:21 We have to be ready.
01:19:04 They were cold and calm.
01:24:33 I don't know whether love is proof of God's existence, or if love is God.
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed706
Dialogue density7.8 lines / min
First line00:00:10
Final line01:24:33
Production Record
DirectorIngmar Bergman
LanguageSwedish
Revenue$8,939
IMDb votes28,228