Face to Face

(1976)Directed by Ingmar Bergman114 minDrama
A woman's most intimate encounter with the one person she didn't know. Herself.

A psychiatrist temporarily separated from her family begins to experience severe psychological distress while working at a mental hospital and returning to her childhood home. As her professional responsibilities and personal relationships intersect, she undergoes a breakdown that forces her to confront long-suppressed memories and fears. (Note: This entry refers to the 1976 theatrical feature film (approximately 135 minutes), created by condensing and re-editing the four-part Swedish television miniseries originally produced the same year.)

Liv Ullmannas Dr. Jenny Isaksson
Erland Josephsonas Dr. Tomas Jacobi
Aino Taubeas Jenny's Grandmother
Gunnar Björnstrandas Jenny's Grandfather
Kristina Adolphsonas Nurse Veronica
Marianne Aminoffas Jenny's Mother
Gösta Ekmanas Mikael Strömberg
Helene Fribergas Anna Isaksson
Ulf Johanssonas Helmuth Wankel
Sven Lindbergas Erik Isaksson
Jan-Erik Lindqvistas Jenny's Father
Birger Malmstenas Older Rapist
Sif Ruudas Elisabeth Wankel
Göran Stangertzas Younger Rapist
Mona Anderssonas Patient (uncredited)
Daniel Bergmanas Boy at Concert (uncredited)
Donya Feueras Patient (uncredited)
Käbi Lareteias The Concert Pianist (uncredited)
Lena Olinas Shop Assistant (uncredited)
Rebecca Pawloas Shop Assistant (uncredited)
Margareta Petterssonas Girlfriend (uncredited)
Tore Segelckeas The Woman (uncredited)
Kari Sylwanas Maria Jacobi (uncredited)