The Virgin Spring (1960) movie poster

The Virgin Spring (1960)

Jungfrukällan
"Ravished innocence... brings terrible revenge!"
ThumbScore
👍 88%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 88% (RT: 88%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaHistory

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Director
Runtime
1h 30m
Country
Sweden
Language
Swedish
TMDB Rating
7.8/10 (666 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
88%
Cast
Max von Sydow as Töre
Birgitta Valberg as Märeta
Gunnel Lindblom as Ingeri
Axel Düberg as Thin Herdsman
Allan Edwall as Beggar
Tor Isedal as Mute Herdsman
Ove Porath as Boy
Yes. 88% of real audiences liked it based on 666 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 88%.
Overview
Devout Christians Töre and Märeta send their only daughter, the virginal Karin, and their foster daughter, the unrepentant Ingeri, to deliver candles to a distant church. On their way through the woods, the girls encounter a group of savage goat herders who brutally rape and murder Karin as Ingeri remains hidden. When the killers unwittingly seek refuge in the farmhouse of Töre and Märeta, Töre plots a fitting revenge. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • During production of The Virgin Spring, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • The initial cut of The Virgin Spring was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

The Virgin Spring is a 1960 drama, history film directed by Ingmar Bergman. Devout Christians Töre and Märeta send their only daughter, the virginal Karin, and their foster daughter, the unrepentant Ingeri, to deliver candles to a distant church. On their way through the woods, the girls encounter a group of savage goat herders who brutally rape and murder Karin as Ingeri remains hidden.

When the killers unwittingly seek refuge in the farmhouse of Töre and Märeta, Töre plots a fitting revenge. The film has been rated by 666 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, The Virgin Spring delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Virgin Spring (1960) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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