The dream sequences bother me, as they always do (although in this case, they're better than most). I'd much rather learn of a character's inner turmoil through monologue or dialogue, which Bergman excels at anyway. And I might as well add that Ullmann's acting goes over the top for a while, although perhaps this is more the fault of the script. Otherwise, it's a bravura performance by Ullmann, and an insightful film. Not among Bergman's best, but almost any Bergman is worth watching.

The best of Bergman's lesser known works. A deeply psychological journey into one woman's emotional breakdown, told through fantasies, dreams and flashbacks along with the usual Bergmanian drama. Emotionally powerful and much more personal than most of his works, it's well worth tracking down (although it's still quite rare today).

An overwhelmingly earnest film; Penetratingly sorrowful, matchlessly horrifying and unrelentingly touching. Scary as fuck and fantastic as hell!