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Thirst

19491h 25mIngmar Bergman
IMDb 6.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%

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A fractured portrait of desire and isolation, following a failing marriage and parallel stories of emotional entrapment as memories surface during a train journey through postwar Europe. Told through flashbacks and multiple narrative threads, the film signals Ingmar Bergman’s emerging mature style.

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What is Thirst (1949) about?

A fractured portrait of desire and isolation, following a failing marriage and parallel stories of emotional entrapment as memories surface during a train journey through postwar Europe. Told through flashbacks and multiple narrative threads, the film signals Ingmar Bergman’s emerging mature style.

Who stars in Thirst?

Thirst stars Eva Henning (Rut), Birger Malmsten (Bertil), Birgit Tengroth (Viola), Hasse Ekman (Dr. Rosengren), Mimi Nelson (Valborg). The film was directed by Ingmar Bergman.

How long is Thirst?

Thirst has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1949.

Is Thirst worth watching?

Thirst holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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