Liv & Ingmar is a 2012 documentary film that explores the complex and turbulent relationship between Liv Ullmann and Ingmar Bergman. The film is directed by Dheeraj Akolkar and features interviews with Ullmann and other collaborators of Bergman's, as well as archival footage and clips from the classic films made by the pair.
The film centers around the passionate love affair that developed between Ullmann and Bergman during the late 1960s and early 1970s, a period that saw them collaborate on some of the most acclaimed films in cinema history, including Persona, Scenes from a Marriage, and Cries and Whispers. As the relationship between Ullmann and Bergman deepens, the film explores how it affected their collaborations, as well as their personal lives.
The film also delves into the creative partnership between Ullmann and Bergman, examining the process of how they worked together to create some of their most memorable and emotionally affecting performances. Through archival footage and candid interviews, the film provides an intimate look at the personalities of these two great artists, and how their passion for their craft ultimately led to both their greatest triumphs and deepest struggles.
Overall, Liv & Ingmar is a deeply emotional and insightful exploration of a relationship that helped to define an era of cinema. The film is both a tribute to the work of Ullmann and Bergman, as well as a meditation on the complexities of love, art, and the human spirit.
