The film, which brought Bergman the Grand Jury Prize at the Venice International Film Festival , is a metaphorical allegory in a comedy package. The film borrows Vogler's deception process, which contains multiple inner meanings. There are a lot of satire and content aimed at critics and the bourgeoisie in the film. Of course, there are also religious propositions of Bergman, which also question and doubt the existence of God and the real communication between people. Du Lin's masquerade (Wogler's wife in the film) is astonishingly handsome, and is equally as commendable as Sido's performance.
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2022-06-28 22:25
Extended Reading
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Manda Vogler: It's meaningless.
Dr. Vergerus, Minister of Health: So I can put my mind at ease?
Manda Vogler: Yes, put your mind at ease. We can demonstrate our incompetence as often as you like.
Dr. Vergerus, Minister of Health: You seem to regret the fact and wish it were otherwise. But there are no miracles. It's always the props and the patter that must do the work. The clergy's in the same sad boat. God is silent while men babble on.
Manda Vogler: If just once...
Dr. Vergerus, Minister of Health: That's what they all say, "If just once..." For the nonbelievers, but especially for the believers. "If just once..."
Manda Vogler: If just once... It's true.
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Simson, the coach driver: Having second thoughts?
Sara Lindqvist: Second thoughts? I made no promises.
Simson, the coach driver: You sure seemed eager last night.
Sara Lindqvist: You trying to embarrass me? Yesterday was yesterday, and today is Sunday.