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The Seventh Seal

Ingmar Bergman's most famous film is considered the best film ever made by many. Find more Internet resources than you can shake a scythe at in the category.

World Film Classics: The Seventh Seal

Read my own introduction to Bergman's classic before you head out and explore the rest of what the net has to offer.

Culture Vulture

Another review. Collect them all!

Edinburgh Film Society

Comments and a review by the EUFS.

Juggling in the Movies

"Near the beginning, one of a trio of traveling players wakes up, emerges from their wagon, does a couple forward rolls, asks his horse about breakfast, deplores society's lack of appreciation for the arts, and does a right-handed, two ball shower."

Mr. Cranky Review

Mr. Cranky says: "How a medieval knight and his squire (Gunnar Bjornstrand) running around the countryside wondering about life and its meaning constitutes great filmmaking is beyond me. It's not that far from 'Beavis and Butthead Do Sweden.'" Um. Ok.

Norman N. Holland

A very personal (and very long) view of "The Seventh Seal."

Pauline Kael

This page has Pauline Kael's clip review for "The Seventh Seal."

Roger Ebert's Review

The trusty critic finds a lot worth recommending.

Mason West

An analysis of the pivotal scene in the movie, Block's confession. Lots of other Bergman stuff -- dig around!

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