The seventh Seal, described as the darkest and most depressing film in the history of world cinema, may attract you, a movie that begins with the ghost of death and ends.
Well, that's not all. In the film, things really deserve to be seen and immersed in their meanings, let's give you, dear reader, some of them in this article.
the story
Anthony and his friend Jones return from the Crusades, but their return coincides with the spread of the plague, which extends his hand throughout the country. So far, this is not what Antonius is facing.He is facing another dilemma.He is the king of death, who stands for him to look out for him face to face, asking him to leave with him.He is finished. About him, "Antonius" something unfortunately, and this is what concerns him constantly, "Antonius" is trying to negotiate with the king of death through the match in the game of chess, if winning the share of our young hero will be entitled to other opportunities to live and so, (as if in this small detail A hint from the filmmakers that life as a whole is only played.
In fact, Antonius does not ask for a postponement from the king of death for the sake of gluttony or plundering from the pleasures of life; Perplexed by a dream, he dreams of acquiring knowledge.
Why?
The most important point the film highlights is: freedom to wonder
The film leaves much room for the freedom of legitimate inquiry by the heroes of the work and by the viewer as well, many positions make us stand in wonder to say why ?! Including the following:
- While “Antonius” struggles with questions in his head without a sail, he goes to lead “confession” in the church “according to his religious belief”, he tries to ask, but without real answers that heal him. With the church servant.
He asks: - What are these frightening charges?
He answers: - It is a dance of death.
And why all those inscriptions?
People remember death!
That will never make them happy.
Here we have “Why?”
Why do some people insist on hijacking your happiness, and playing on the delicacy of your senses by mentioning things like: death, torment, etc. to pass the philosophy of self-flagellation and torment of conscience? I think the probable answer is that they want to make another copy of them, it doesn't matter if you don't kill, steal, lie or spread strife. No, but you must be afraid trembling do not know for life any taste to find yourself thrown in their forts and castles, asking to enter in their security and safety.
- A show of artistic performances performed by clowns in the city square is not complete because of the entry of cohorts of people into the scene in a frightening form. What happens is only a deserved punishment from the Lord, after which a clergyman calls for certain individuals and throws them tons of words that are but a piece of hell. It is the same disc of the idea of heavenly punishment that justifies all the disasters of the world.
Why?
Why is my life passing on me, even in its last moments? Who gave you this divine mandate to judge me and judge my end unequivocally? Who authorized you to pronounce the rule of God in His slaves, and determine which of them in Naim and whom in Seir? You are entitled to spread their way with intimidation and intimidation while your role as a cleric is to carry the torches of light and hope in the human soul even in its last breath.
And many more questions that you will face, as you watch this strange movie fun.
Acting and directing team The Seventh Seal About the role of "Antonius" actor (Max von Sido)
On the role of comrade Jones, the actor (Gunnar Bjornstrand)
On the role of the actor King of Death (Bengt Akirot)
This is only part of the acting team, whose attitudes are highlighted in this article, and there are many others who have succeeded this work with their distinctive characters, and their different roles.
The Swedish film was produced in 1957, and directed and directed by the giant (Ingmar Bergman).
Personal opinion
The significance of the film is evident in the journey of everyone to search for an answer, the film encourages exploration, research and asking questions, but it also strongly urges the faith, and this was evident in the words of "Antonius" in the latter parts of the film.
