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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

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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.

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1. Calm, Order, and Friendliness

“I want calm, order and friendliness. Only…

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Josue Hilario
Josue Hilario

Written by Josue Hilario

I’m a filmmaker, a full-time college student, and a college athlete. I love exploring new ideas and sharing them to anyone who wants to listen/read.

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