You may need a PhD in Ingmar Bergman to understand every nuance of French writer and director Mia Hansen-Løve’s “Bergman Island.” Still, the writer’s branch of the Academy may have enough of the qualifications to embrace its charming story. Even with delectable performances from its cast ensemble, most notably Mia Wasikowska in her finest acting effort yet, the small independent film will undoubtedly face significant challenges during awards season. Distributor IFC Films will have to be very specific with voting groups to entice members to give the film its fair shake. Will they be successful in that quest? That remains to be determined.
“Bergman Island” tells the story of Tony and Chris, who retreat to the island that inspired the legendary director and writer Ingmar Bergman. There, they write screenplays for their upcoming films, but reality and fiction begin to blur as the weekend continues.
The Oscars love films about the movies,...
“Bergman Island” tells the story of Tony and Chris, who retreat to the island that inspired the legendary director and writer Ingmar Bergman. There, they write screenplays for their upcoming films, but reality and fiction begin to blur as the weekend continues.
The Oscars love films about the movies,...
- 9/3/2021
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
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