daughter,island,schizophrenia,author,mental illness,electroconvulsive therapy

Through a Glass Darkly (1961)

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Karin hopes to recover from her recent stay at a mental hospital by spending the summer at her family's cottage on a tiny island. Her husband, Martin, cares for her but is frustrated by her physical withdrawal. Her younger brother, Minus, is confused by Karin's vulnerability and his own budding sexuality. Their father, David, cannot overcome his haughty remoteness. Beset by visions, Karin descends further into madness.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Ingmar Bergman
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    Karin Harriet Andersson
  • Profile picture of Gunnar Björnstrand
    David Gunnar Björnstrand
  • Profile picture of Max von Sydow
    Martin Max von Sydow
  • Profile picture of Lars Passgård
    Minus Lars Passgård

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Keywords

  • daughter
  • island
  • schizophrenia
  • author
  • mental illness
  • electroconvulsive therapy