Ingmar Bergman Quotes

A collection of quotes by Ingmar Bergman.

Ingmar Bergman (1918-2007) was a Swedish film director, screenwriter, and producer. Regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers in cinematic history, Bergman explored complex themes of love, death, faith, and existentialism in his films. Known for his distinctive visual style and meticulous attention to psychological depth, he directed over sixty feature films, including acclaimed works such as "The Seventh Seal" (1957) and "Persona" (1966). Bergman's contributions to art-house cinema earned him numerous awards, including three Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film. His deep introspection and raw storytelling continue to inspire filmmakers around the world.

Love her? You're devoid of all feeling. You lack common dece

Love her? You're devoid of all feeling. You lack common decency. You know how to express yourself. You always have just the right words. There's just one thing you haven't the slightest clue about: life itself. You're a craven coward, but a genius at evasions and excuses.

Film as dream, film as music. No art passes our conscience i

Film as dream, film as music. No art passes our conscience in the way film does, and goes directly to our feelings, deep down into the dark rooms of our souls.

Art

Old age is like climbing a mountain. You climb from ledge to

Old age is like climbing a mountain. You climb from ledge to ledge. The higher you get, the more tired and breathless you become, but your views become more extensive.

Age

I make all my decisions on intuition. I throw a spear into t

I make all my decisions on intuition. I throw a spear into the darkness. That is intuition. Then I must send an army into the darkness to find the spear. That is intellect.

Intuition

I hope I never get so old I get religious.

I hope I never get so old I get religious.

Atheism

Everything is worth precisely as much as a belch, the differ

Everything is worth precisely as much as a belch, the difference being that a belch is more satisfying.

Manners

Time is shortening. But every day that I challenge this canc

Time is shortening. But every day that I challenge this cancer and survive is a victory for me.

Adversity