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WT03.03 Winter Light (1962)

Watching Theology April 19th, 2009

WT03.03 Winter Light (1962)God's Silence Series: no. 1. Ingmar Bergman's films have become synonymous with existential terror. In 1962's Winter Light, Bergman explores what could be a typical Sunday for a struggling pastor, except that this pastor may not believe in God. Winter Light is the first episode in a 5 part series on religious doubt, specifically on how "God's Silence" is explored in movies.
(Note: this episode references Arthur Gibson's book Silence of God.) Future episodes in this series: Mean Streets, Crimes and Misdemeanors, In Bruges, and Richard Dutcher's Falling. [#3.03]

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3 Responses to “WT03.03 Winter Light (1962)”

Erik April 20th, 2009

Quick, God, silence contest…you and me.
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YOU WIN! YOU ALWAYS WIN!

ZwCephas April 20th, 2009

To existentialist Bergman the supposed silence of God mattered – which is most likely the first clue that God is not all that silent. The silence thunders. One cannot help but think that Bergman could not come to terms with the thunder.

Ben April 30th, 2009

Very interesting episode. I have not seen Winter Light, but I have put in in my queue. Can't wait to hear about Crimes and Misdemeanors.

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