This film got me where it wanted. Thank You mr. Bergman for another beautiful experience.

"it's like a toothache in the soul"

A little too slow and nothing particularly memorable.

An average "early Bergman" film. To be honest, after watching "Hamnstad", "Skepp Till Indialand" etc. it felt a bit repeating.

Bergman's early career is hit or miss. Summer Interlude is more miss than hit, but not without redeeming qualities. At its core it's a very typical tragic romance, without much depth or insight. But you can see the nascent Bergman themes flowering here and there, and the photography is quite good, especially during the dance scenes. I'm not sure what to make of the bizarre bit of animation... the poor judgement of a young director, I suppose.

Not always intensively interesting, and not overwhelmingly touching, but it's quality stuff from a director trying to convey something personal and genuine.

I actually prefer this to most of the pre-'60s Bergman I've seen. The camera is intellectually rewarding where the dialogue lacks. This continues until nearing the end, where transition forces unnatural perception in lamentation.