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A Lesson in Love poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 76.4 / 100
1954·Comedy / Drama / Romance·1h 36m

A LESSON IN LOVE

After fifteen years of marriage and mutual infidelity, a couple on the brink of divorce unexpectedly confront their unresolved love during a journey to Copenhagen. Blending farce with emotional reflection, the film is Ingmar Bergman’s first sustained venture into marital comedy.

Above the Line
Ingmar Bergman·DirectorIngmar Bergman·WriterMartin Bodin·Director of PhotographyDag Wirén·Original Music ComposerOscar Rosander·Editor
Cast
Eva Dahlbeck·Marianne ErnemanYvonne Lombard·Susanne VerinHarriet Andersson·Nix, David and Marianne's daughterOlof Winnerstrand·Henrik ErnemanGunnar Björnstrand·David ErnemanÅke Grönberg·Carl-AdamJohn Elfström·Sam, driverRenée Björling·Svea ErnemanDagmar Ebbesen·Lisa, nurseCarl Ström·Uncle Axel
Full Crew
(13 credits)
Directing· 2
Ingmar Bergman·DirectorRolf Carlsten·Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Ingmar Bergman·Writer
Camera· 1
Martin Bodin·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Oscar Rosander·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Dag Wirén·Original Music ComposerSven Hansen·Sound
Art & Design· 4
P.A. Lundgren·Production DesignIngmar Bergman·Art DirectionCarl M. Lundh·Makeup ArtistNils Nittel·Makeup Artist
Production· 2
Allan Ekelund·ProducerAllan Ekelund·Production Manager
By the Numbers
76.4
OF 100
Master Score
7.0
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind A Lesson in Love's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Romantic, Intimate
Composition
Split
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a black and white illustration of two people lying down, with a hand holding a lit cigarette above them, occupying the top half. The bottom ”

romance
Key Elements
Cigarette
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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