22. A grumpy old man (Isak) and his long-suffering daughter-in-law (Marianne) are on a long car journey. They pick up several passengers en route, all of whom make Isak reminisce on his life.
Which Ingmar Bergman film (released in 1957) is this?
From Quiz What's In A Title? The Films of Ingmar Bergman
Answer:
Wild Strawberries
The title "Wild Strawberries" stems from a scene in the film where Isak recalls an amorous escapade from his youth whilst sat in a wild strawberry patch. "Wild Strawberries" is one of Bergman's most highly-revered films thanks to its emotional depth.
The main role, that of Professor Isak Borg was played by Swedish veteran actor Victor Sjöström, who had made his name in the silent era, most notably in "The Phantom Carriage" (1921). When talking about Sjöström's performance in "Wild Strawberries", Bergman said "Victor Sjöström took my text, made it his own, invested it with his own experiences: his pain, his misanthropy, his brutality, sorrow, fear, loneliness, coldness, warmth, harshness, and ennui." The awkward interaction between his character and Marianne (played by Ingrid Thulin) is painfully familiar to watch for anyone who has had to deal with such crabby old men and/or emotionally remote young women.
About the red herrings (all 1957): "I Was a Teenage Werewolf" is a surprisingly good horror film starring Michael Landon. "Legend of the Lost" starred everyone's favourite cowboy John Wayne in a non-cowboy role, and Italian diva Sophia Loren, whilst "A Farewell To Arms" is based on Ernest Hemmingway's novel.