A film that captures intense intimacy through both the characters and the audience. The narrative is condensed in the short time of 24 hours, with only 4 characters present at a singular setting. The secluded island situates the viewer at a personal position with the handful of characters we are presented with. Bergman invites us to watch and observe their conversations and interactions with each other, which are beautiful to witness. Subtle hand motions of physical contact has been used to express connection or disconnection. The use of stark shadows suggest uncertainty that surrounds the characters from their spiritual awakening and questioning. Bergman values intimacy above all: intimacy between characters in his films and intimacy between the audience and his films.
