In this episode of Excavations--a show that I and Jordan Dubin do primarily for the youtube channel and the patron's podcast-- we pull back the curtain on the genius of Ingmar Bergman, one of cinema’s most acclaimed filmmakers, with the insightful Shalon Van Tine and Jordan Dubin. Shalon Van Tine, a cultural history PhD candidate, helps us unravel the man who mastered the art of creating cinematic masterpieces on a tight budget, his profound devotion to theatre, and his collaborations with some of the most talented individuals in the industry. We shine a spotlight on three themes that are woven into the fabric of almost every Bergman film - the silence of God, sex and guilt, and the artist's relationship with his craft.
Our conversation meanders through specific Bergman classics like Wild Strawberries, as we dissect his introspective filmmaking style and his talent for amalgamating complex themes into a single narrative. We examine The Silence, a film that offers a novel viewpoint on the role of language in cinema and Bergman's use of music to overcome communication barriers. Shalon guides us in dissecting Bergman's portrayal of relationships, guilt, and femininity, and offers interpretations of his films like Through Glass Darkly and Persona that further illuminate the themes of masculinity and emasculation dominant in his works.
We conclude our insightful journey with a reflection on Bergman's influences and the psychoanalytic elements embedded in his films. Learn about Bergman's impact on later directors and how his personal interactions with women shaped his narratives. We also ponder over the visually arresting aesthetics that are characteristic of Bergman's films and how they assist viewers in deciphering his cinematic universe. For movie buffs, this episode is a delightful exploration of a legendary filmmaker's body of work.
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Host: C. Derick Varn
Audio Producer: Paul Channel Strip ( @aufhebenkultur )
Intro and Outro Music by Bitter Lake.
Intro Video Design: Jason Myles
Art Design: Corn and C. Derick Varn
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