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Teachings From One of the Greatest Film Directors: Ingmar Bergman
After reading it, I felt like I had to share my thoughts on Ingmar Bergman’s autobiography. It contains beautiful stories and words of wisdom.
10 min readNov 27, 2023
Last week, I finished reading The Magic Lantern: An Autobiography by Ingmar Bergman.
My thoughts?
It was alright.
Just kidding, I loved it!
Ingmar Bergman shares his memories from childhood to his career, including his relationships with his family, friends, co-workers, and lovers. He shared his moments working as a theater and film director.
Reading his autobiography was like listening to him tell a story while entrusting you with his most vulnerable memories. It felt personal.
It was funny, sad, contemplative, intriguing, and happy.
I want to share my highlights, what I learned, and why it resonates with me.
1. Calm, Order, and Friendliness
“I want calm, order and friendliness. Only…
