The Seventh Seal (DVD, 1998, Criterion Collection)

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Antonius Block (Max Von Sydow), a knight, returns from a 10-year crusade with his squire, Jöns (Gunnar Björnstrand), to find his homeland ravaged by the plague. When the black-cloaked figure of Death (Bengt Ekerot) appears to claim them, Block, whose war experiences have left him cynical about the existence of God and the afterlife, challenges Death to a game of chess to stall for time and gain some insight into the meaning of life before passing on. The game is intermittently paused and resumed during the journey home while Block and Jöns meet several traveling companions, including a mute girl (Gunnel Lindblom) whom they save from a bandit, and a family of poor traveling players--Jof, a gentle visionary (Nils Poppe); his wife, Mia (Bibi Andersson); and their infant daughter. Block witnesses much suffering and anguish along the way (an encounter with a woman accused of witchcraft who is about to be burned at the stake is especially jarring) but also finds evidence of human kindness and love, prompting him to realize that even a single gesture of goodwill might make the long struggle of his existence worthwhile. The title of Ingmar Bergman's highly acclaimed allegorical film stems from the Book of Revelation.

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UPC0037429124529

eBay Product ID (ePID)3139708

Product Key Features

ActorGunnar Bjornstrand

RatingNR

EditionCriterion Collection

Movie/TV TitleSeventh Seal

DirectorErnst Ingmar Bergman, Ingmar Bergman

FormatDVD

Release Year1998

GenreForeign Language

Sub-GenreSwedish

Additional Product Features

Region CodeRegion 1

Number of Discs1

Country/Region of ManufactureSweden

Display FormatCriterion Collection

Leading RoleGunnar Bjornstrand

Release Date19981124

Film CountrySweden

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by ccbhome
27 Nov, 2019
One of the best, ever!
It's The Seventh Seal, for God's sake! One of the greatest films ever! Though my personal favorite Bergman film is Wild Strawberries.
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by jeremyoliv-0
14 Aug, 2022
Death plays chess
Death plays chess ..Scott Walker wrote a song about this film nuff said
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by war-town92
08 Sep, 2020
Good stuff
Such a good movie and the dvd/case we’re in excellent condition.
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by brra5802_vh4iopf
28 Jul, 2020
Great movie!
Received it very quick! Great shape!
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by help2day
23 Oct, 2022
Not for the empty headed.
One of the greatest films ever created.
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by maro754260
09 Apr, 2025
Amazing, works perfectly!!...
Amazing, works perfectly!!
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by cynykyl3
27 May, 2023
A classic of both acting and photography
A classic
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by ly872623
19 Nov, 2023
OLD CLASSIC
GREAT MOVIE
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by km5816
25 May, 2016
MUST SEE
EVERYONE SHOULD WATCH THIS AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR
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by opie
11 Jan, 2022
Super great
Very good movie
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