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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 78.9 / 100
1992·Biography / Drama / Romance·3h 2m

THE BEST INTENTIONS

In this film about Ingmar Bergman's parents, Henrik Bergman is studying for the priesthood and trying to make ends meet when he encounters the lovely, affluent Anna. Despite their social differences, Henrik and Anna fall in love, wed and move to the country. They lead a quiet life as Henrik works as a priest, but it isn't long before the simple people and plain surroundings make Anna long for a more lavish lifestyle, which causes marital stress.

Above the Line
Bille August·DirectorIngmar Bergman·WriterJörgen Persson·Director of PhotographyStefan Nilsson·Original Music ComposerJanus Billeskov Jansen·Editor
Cast
Samuel Fröler·Henrik BergmanPernilla August·Anna BergmanMax von Sydow·Johan ÅkerblomGhita Nørby·Karin ÅkerblomLennart Hjulström·NordensonMona Malm·Alma BergmanLena Endre·Frida StrandbergKeve Hjelm·Fredrik BergmanBjörn Kjellman·Ernst ÅkerblomBörje Ahlstedt·Carl Åkerblom
Full Crew
(22 credits)
Directing· 2
Bille August·DirectorStefan Baron·Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Ingmar Bergman·Writer
Camera· 1
Jörgen Persson·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Janus Billeskov Jansen·Editor
Sound & Music· 8
Stefan Nilsson·Original Music ComposerBjörn Linnman·Original Music ComposerUlf Darin·SoundLennart Gentzel·SoundJohn Ljungberg·Boom OperatorStefan Ljungberg·SoundOwe Svensson·SoundLasse Ulander·Sound
Art & Design· 6
Anna Asp·Production DesignAnn-Mari Anttila·Costume DesignKjell Gustavsson·Makeup ArtistAnna-Lena Hansen·Set DecorationMonica Kilpiö·Makeup ArtistCatherine Ström·Makeup Artist
Production· 2
Ingrid Dahlberg·ProducerElisabeth Liljeqvist·Production Manager
Other Departments· 1
Kjell Gustavsson·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
78.9
OF 100
Master Score
7.7
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 The Best Intentions's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#82B2E0
#E0E0E0
#505050
Mood
Formal, Serene, Historical
Composition
Layered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A large group of people, primarily adults and a few children, are gathered outdoors on a grassy area with a bright blue sky and faint clouds in the background. ”

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Key Elements
Wooden ChairCigarStraw HatsSmall Animal (cat Or Rabbit)
Atmosphere
Bright, Warm
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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