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Scenes From a Marriage
Licensor Information
Svensk Filmindustri
Directed by: Ingmar Bergman
Featuring: Erland Josephson, Liv Ullmann, Bibi Andersson, Jan Malmsjö, Gunnel Lindblom, Wenche Foss, Anita Wall, Barbro Hiort af Ornäs
Marianne (Liv Ullmann) and Johan (Erland Josephson) always seemed like the perfect couple. But when Johan suddenly leaves Marianne for another woman, they are forced to confront the disintegration of their marriage. Shot in intense, intimate close-ups by master cinematographer Sven Nykvist, the film chronicles ten years of turmoil and love that bind the couple despite their divorce and subsequent marriages. Flawless acting and dialogue portray the brutal pain and uplifting peace that accompany a lifetime of loving. Originally conceived as a six-part miniseries for Swedish television, The Criterion Collection is proud to present not only the U.S. theatrical version, but also, for the first time on video in the U.S., Ingmar Bergman's original 5-hour television version of Scenes From a Marriage.
Details by Film
Scenes From a Marriage
Television VersionYear: 1973
Time: 299
Aspect Ratios
1.33:1
Audio
Swedish Dolby Digital Mono 1.0
Scenes From a Marriage
Theatrical VersionYear: 1973
Time: 169
Aspect Ratios
1.33:1
Audio
Swedish Dolby Digital Mono 1.0
Streaming information not available for this title.
Release Information:
Technical Specifications
Format:
DVD
Discs:
DVD-9 (3 Discs)
Total: 3 Discs
Regions:
1/2/3/4/5/6 (DVD)
Aspect Ratio:
1.33:1
Audio Options:
Swedish Dolby Digital Mono 1.0
Resolution:
480i/59.94
480p/29.97
Subtitles:
English
Supplements
Types of Supplements Included: Multiple Versions, Interview, Insert
- Both the television and the theatrical version
- Video interview with Ingmar Bergman from 1986
- Video interview with stars Liv Ullmann and Erland Josephson
- Video interview with Bergman scholar Peter Cowie comparing the two versions of Scenes from a Marriage
- Insert featuring an essay by Phillip Lopate
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Release Credits
Artwork: Eric Skillman
Producer: Johanna Schiller
Release Notes on Restoration
Scenes From a Marriage
Scenes From a Marriage is presented in its original aspect ratio of 1.33:1. On widescreen televisions, black bars will appear on the left and right of the image to maintain the proper screen format. This new high-definition digital transfer was created on a Spirit Datacine from the original 16mm A/B cut and was restored using both Quantel and IQ Inferno Restoration Systems, removing thousands of instances of dirt, debris, and. The soundtrack was mastered at 24-bit from the original 35mm magnetic print, and audio restoration tools were used to reduce clicks, pops, hiss, and crackle. The Dolby Digital 1.0 signal will be directed to the center channel on 5.1-channel sound systems, but some viewers may prefer to switch to two-channel playback for a wider dispersal of the mono sound.
Scenes From a Marriage
Scenes From a Marriage is presented in its original aspect ratio of 1.33:1. On widescreen televisions, black bars will appear on the left and right of the image to maintain the proper screen format. This new high-definition digital transfer was created on a Spirit Datacine from the original 16mm A/B cut and was restored using both Quantel and IQ Inferno Restoration Systems, removing thousands of instances of dirt, debris, and. The soundtrack was mastered at 24-bit from the original 35mm magnetic print, and audio restoration tools were used to reduce clicks, pops, hiss, and crackle. The Dolby Digital 1.0 signal will be directed to the center channel on 5.1-channel sound systems, but some viewers may prefer to switch to two-channel playback for a wider dispersal of the mono sound.