Directed by Ingmar Bergman
Sweden
1946
Original Swedish title: Kris
Seen on Blu-Ray from the Criterion Collection box set 'Ingmar Bergman's Cinema'
A small-town piano teacher is shocked by the arrival of her foster daughter's real mother, whose young lover soon follows and causes further disruption.
First film written and directed by Ingmar Bergman shows the promise fulfilled later. Well-directed with some classic Bergman long facial close-ups and unusual imagery already. Good performances from the cast. Nicely restored on Blu-Ray. Recommended.
