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Gunnar Bjornstrand, Eva Dahlbeck, Harriet Andersson, Yvonne Lombard, ??ke Grönberg ... see more see more... , Renée Björling , Dagmar Ebbesen , John Elfström , Helge Hagerman , Torsten Lilliecrona , Arne Lindblad , Gosta Prnzelius , Birgitte Reimar , Olof Winnerstrand , Sigge Fuerst , Goesta Pruezelius , Carl Stroem

En Lektion i Kärlek constitutes one of Ingmar Bergman's more overtly entertaining films. In this highly engaging comedy, Bergman reunites Gunnar Bjornstrand and Eva Dahlbeck, who had already teamed to... read more read more... great effect in the final, comic episode of Secrets of Women (1952), and he once again casts them as an amusingly antagonistic husband and wife. Bjornstrand's character, David Erneman, is a successful gynecologist who has jeopardized his sixteen-year marriage by entering into an affair with one of his patients. In retaliation, his wife, Marianne, departs for Copenhagen to revive relations with a former fiancé. David initially seems only slightly disturbed by his wife's action, but when his affair ends and he enjoys an afternoon with his inscrutable daughter (Harriet Andersson, in an especially plucky turn), he determines to embark for Copenhagen and win back his wife. But his initial efforts at a reunion hardly bring him success, and only after a barroom altercation with his brutish rival does David seem to rekindle his wife's affection for him. En Lektion i Kärlek is a pivotal film in the Bergman canon, reviving his fortunes after the critics' rejection of Gycklarnas Afton (Sawdust and Tinsel) (1953) and spurring him toward his comic masterpiece, Sommarnattens Leende (Smiles of a Summer Night) (1955). Bergman came to regard En Lektion i Kärlek as a divertissement, but the film is of a greater magnitude than usual comedies of domestic life, and Bergman concludes it with the endearing image of Cupid strolling past the hotel room of the reunited couple. ~ Les Stone, Rovi

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Unrated, 1 hr. 35 min.

Directed by: Ingmar Bergman

Release Date: October 4, 1954

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  • matertenebraum
    December 13, 2009
    matertenebraum
    Bergman and comedy don't quite go together. Some of his comedies are so naff you almost wince. This film has the odd naff moment - the last 30 seconds being the nadir, but on the whole this is a charming (rather than funny) piece, enjoyable throughout. Bergman casts several of hi... read mores usual suspects who perform well. There is a great scene on the train between David, Marianne and an uncouth salesman which will stick in the memory. Some of the marriage material is typical, cynical Bergman, but this is Bergman in a light rather than dark mood.

    This film has its moments and is worth the 90-odd minutes. Not one of his classics and not the place to start if you want to fall for Bergman
  • littlecharmer1959
    April 8, 2009
    littlecharmer1959
    Considering it's Bergman, it's a touch disappointing. Sometimes when Bergman tacks a lighter tone the films shine, an example being 'Smiles of a Summer Night'. 'A Lesson In Love' doesn't, though it's charming enough, with the usual great Bergman performances from the likes of Gun... read morenar Bjornstrand, Eva Dahlbeck and Harriet Andersson. An above average film, but a below great Bergman.

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Jon Fortgang
July 30, 2007
Jon Fortgang, Film4

Made with Bergman's usual flair for striking visuals and intelligent characterisation, this is rewarding dissection of middle-aged love that manages to be incisive, compassionate and hopeful. Full Review

August 29, 2006
TV Guide's Movie Guide

Ingmar Bergman, of course, is best known for his dark, moody dramas, but this early comedy shows the director's seldom-seen playful side. Full Review

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