The Serpent's Egg

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:film
gptkbp:art_style Symbolic imagery
gptkbp:artistic_expression A blend of visual and narrative artistry.
gptkbp:artistic_influence Influenced visual storytelling in cinema.
gptkbp:artistic_vision Bergman's unique perspective on human struggles.
gptkbp:audience Cult following.
Gained recognition over the years.
gptkbp:awards Best Director nomination at Cannes
Nominated for Best Foreign Language Film
gptkbp:box_office $1.5 million
$1 million
gptkbp:character gptkb:Abel_Rosenberg
gptkb:Miriam_Rosenberg
gptkb:The_Nazi_Officer
gptkb:Miriam
Dr. Joseph
The Circus Performer
Abel's transformation throughout the film.
Dr. Joseph K.
The Nazi officer
gptkbp:character_arc Abel's journey of survival.
gptkbp:character_development Complex characters facing moral dilemmas.
gptkbp:character_motivation Survival against oppressive forces.
gptkbp:character_relationships Complex dynamics between characters.
Internal and external conflicts faced by Abel.
Interactions between characters reveal deeper themes.
gptkbp:characteristic Deep psychological exploration of characters.
gptkbp:characterized_by Richly developed characters.
gptkbp:cinematography gptkb:Sven_Nykvist
gptkbp:color gptkb:Color
black and white
gptkbp:country gptkb:Sweden
gptkbp:critical_analysis Examined for its historical context.
gptkbp:critical_reception Mixed reviews
mixed reviews
gptkbp:criticism Analyzed for its artistic merit.
Subject of various critical essays.
gptkbp:cultural_impact referenced in literature
discussed in film studies
Explores themes of fear and paranoia.
Influenced discussions on morality and ethics.
analyzed for its themes of fear and survival
influenced later films about totalitarianism
inspired discussions on morality in cinema
gptkbp:cultural_references Referenced in discussions of totalitarianism.
gptkbp:cultural_significance Reflects the anxieties of the 1970s.
gptkbp:design Bergman's vision of 1920s Berlin
gptkbp:director gptkb:Ingmar_Bergman
Influenced filmmakers exploring similar themes.
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:20th_Century_Fox
gptkbp:editor gptkb:Sven_Nykvist
gptkbp:film_editing gptkb:Sven_Nykvist
gptkbp:film_festival Featured in various international film festivals.
gptkbp:film_interpretation Open to various interpretations.
gptkbp:film_technique Innovative use of lighting.
Use of long takes.
Artistic and avant-garde.
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:Germany
gptkbp:filmography Studied in film schools.
gptkbp:focus Rich in philosophical inquiry.
gptkbp:follows gptkb:The_Magic_Flute
gptkbp:genre gptkb:drama
gptkbp:has_culture Engages with contemporary societal issues.
gptkbp:historical_context Set during the rise of the Nazi party.
gptkbp:historical_legacy Continues to resonate with audiences.
gptkbp:historical_significance Portrays a critical period in history.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Serpent's Egg
gptkbp:influenced Later films about totalitarianism.
gptkbp:influenced_artists Influenced by visual arts of the time.
Inspired by existentialist literature.
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:The_Holocaust
gptkbp:influences gptkb:German_Expressionism
gptkb:Film_Noir
gptkb:Surrealism
Existentialism
gptkbp:inspiration Bergman's experiences in Berlin
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:language_spoken Philosophical discussions
gptkbp:legacy Part of the canon of world cinema.
Considered a significant work in Bergman's filmography.
gptkbp:motif Recurring themes in character arcs.
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Bach
gptkbp:music_composer gptkb:Björk
gptkbp:narrative Non-linear storytelling.
Complex and layered storytelling.
gptkbp:narrative_style gptkb:Surrealism
non-linear
gptkbp:plot A man struggles to survive in Berlin during the rise of the Nazi regime.
gptkbp:precedes gptkb:Autumn_Sonata
gptkbp:premiere gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Cinematografica_Associati
gptkbp:release_date 1977-05-20
December 1977
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1977
gptkbp:runtime 120 minutes
101 minutes
gptkbp:screenings Screened in retrospectives of Bergman's work.
gptkbp:screenplay gptkb:Ingmar_Bergman
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:Berlin
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Berlin
gptkbp:soundtrack Original score by Björk
gptkbp:starring gptkb:David_Carradine
gptkb:Liv_Ullmann
gptkbp:style Art film
gptkbp:symbolism Characters symbolize broader societal issues.
Represents the fragility of human existence.
gptkbp:thematic_element Explores the human condition.
Isolation and despair.
gptkbp:theme gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:survival
gptkb:identity
gptkb:oppression
Existentialism
fear
gptkbp:themes Themes of fear, survival, and morality.
gptkbp:viewing_format Available on DVD and Blu-ray.
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ingmar_Bergman
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4