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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:play
gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:graphic_novel
gptkb:video_game gptkb:stage_play not directly adapted from a book |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:film
a screenplay original screenplay by Ingmar Bergman |
| gptkbp:available_on |
gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray streaming services |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Best_Foreign_Language_Film
gptkb:Best_Foreign_Language_Film_Academy_Award Best Foreign Language Film nomination Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards |
| gptkbp:based_on |
original screenplay by Ingmar Bergman
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| gptkbp:box_office |
$1.5 million
Moderate success $1 million (estimated) successful in Europe Notable for its critical acclaim rather than box office success. |
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Death
gptkb:Jöns_Blank gptkb:Mia gptkb:Antonius_Block gptkb:Jöns The innkeeper Plague Doctor The witch The girl The family of actors The squire |
| gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:Sven_Nykvist
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| gptkbp:cinematography_by |
gptkb:Gunnar_Fischer
gptkb:Sven_Nykvist |
| gptkbp:color |
Black and white
black and white |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:Sweden
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Highly acclaimed
widely acclaimed highly acclaimed Widely acclaimed by critics. |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
considered a classic
Referenced in various media referenced in literature Considered a classic of world cinema inspired many films inspired numerous parodies and references Considered a classic of world cinema. considered a classic of world cinema parodied in television |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
gptkb:The_Big_Bang_Theory
gptkb:The_Simpsons referenced in various media The Seventh Seal (parody) |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
considered a classic
Explores the human condition. |
| gptkbp:directed_by |
gptkb:Ingmar_Bergman
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| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Ingmar_Bergman
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| gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:United_Artists
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| gptkbp:edited_by |
gptkb:Ulla_Rygner
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| gptkbp:explores |
existential themes
the nature of life and death |
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:Death
gptkb:Bibi_Andersson gptkb:Max_von_Sydow gptkb:Gunnar_Björnstrand philosophical themes a knight |
| gptkbp:features_a_scene_with |
a chess game
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| gptkbp:features_character |
a peasant
a witch a squire |
| gptkbp:film |
challenges viewers' perceptions
explores the relationship between life and death questions the meaning of existence examines the human experience has influenced many filmmakers. |
| gptkbp:film_editing |
gptkb:Ulla_Rygner
gptkb:Ursula_Lindström gptkb:Ulf_Björlin |
| gptkbp:film_festival |
gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival
Screened at numerous film festivals. |
| gptkbp:film_score |
8.2/10
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| gptkbp:film_technique |
gptkb:Symbolism
gptkb:Surrealism gptkb:allegory Long takes Minimalist dialogue uses symbolism uses visual storytelling uses allegory |
| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:Stockholm
gptkb:Gotland gptkb:Visby |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:drama
gptkb:fantasy |
| gptkbp:has_a |
cult following
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| gptkbp:has_influenced |
other filmmakers
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| gptkbp:has_soundtrack |
Erik Nordgren
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| gptkbp:has_themes |
gptkb:death
faith the meaning of life |
| gptkbp:home_media_release |
Released on DVD and Blu-ray.
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Seventh Seal
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| gptkbp:includes |
a chess game with Death
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| gptkbp:influence |
Cinematic storytelling
inspired many filmmakers Cited in various discussions of existentialism. |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:The_Matrix
gptkb:The_Seventh_Seal_(video_game) art films many filmmakers world cinema Later filmmakers philosophical cinema The Seventh Seal (play) |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:The_Black_Death
gptkb:Christianity gptkb:The_Bible gptkb:theater gptkb:Christian_theology gptkb:philosophy medieval philosophy The existentialist philosophy |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:The_Book_of_Job
gptkb:The_Black_Death gptkb:The_Bible Bergman's own experiences Bergman's own experiences with faith. |
| gptkbp:is_a |
gptkb:film
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| gptkbp:is_acclaimed_for |
its cinematography
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| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
its thematic depth
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| gptkbp:is_available_in |
multiple languages
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| gptkbp:is_available_on |
gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray |
| gptkbp:is_cited_in |
gptkb:literature
film studies |
| gptkbp:is_considered |
a classic of world cinema
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| gptkbp:is_considered_as |
a cultural artifact
a classic a landmark film a philosophical work |
| gptkbp:is_discussed_in |
film critiques
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| gptkbp:is_distributed_by |
gptkb:United_Artists
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| gptkbp:is_explored_in |
gptkb:documentaries
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| gptkbp:is_influenced_by |
existential philosophy
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| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
gptkb:cinema
gptkb:philosopher |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
philosophical dialogues
its iconic imagery its stark visuals the chess game with Death |
| gptkbp:is_notable_for |
its symbolism
its iconic imagery its dialogue |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:Bergman's_'_Faith_Trilogy'
theatrical canon world cinema history Ingmar Bergman's filmography Ingmar Bergman's legacy |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_as |
a classic of world cinema
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| gptkbp:is_referenced_in |
gptkb:popular_culture
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| gptkbp:is_reviewed_by |
critics
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| gptkbp:is_set_in |
gptkb:the_Black_Death
the medieval period medieval Sweden |
| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
academic courses
film studies courses |
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:Swedish
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced many filmmakers.
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| gptkbp:metacritic_score |
96%
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| gptkbp:music |
gptkb:Böcklin's_'_The_Isle_of_the_Dead'
Erik Nordgren |
| gptkbp:music_by |
Erik Nordgren
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| gptkbp:notable_actor |
gptkb:Bibi_Andersson
gptkb:Max_von_Sydow gptkb:Gunnar_Björnstrand |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
' I want to know if there's a God.'
' The hour of our death is unknown to us.' “ I want to know if there is a God.” “ I play chess with Death.” “ The hour of our death is unknown.” |
| gptkbp:notable_scene |
Chess game with Death
The chess game with Death. chess game with Death |
| gptkbp:parody |
Referenced in various media.
The Seventh Seal (2000) |
| gptkbp:performed_in |
gptkb:theater_festivals
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| gptkbp:philosophy |
the existence of God
the meaning of life the inevitability of death Examines faith and doubt. Challenges the notion of fate. Contemplates mortality. Explores the meaning of life. Questions the existence of God. |
| gptkbp:plot |
A knight returns from the Crusades and plays chess with Death.
A knight plays chess with Death. |
| gptkbp:premiere |
gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival
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| gptkbp:premiered_on |
gptkb:1957
gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival |
| gptkbp:produced_by |
gptkb:Svensk_Filmindustri
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| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:Svensk_Filmindustri
Cinematograph AB |
| gptkbp:release_country |
gptkb:Sweden
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| gptkbp:release_date |
February 18, 1957
February 17, 1957 |
| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1957
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| gptkbp:released_in |
gptkb:1957
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| gptkbp:remake |
gptkb:The_Seventh_Seal_(2019_adaptation)
gptkb:The_Seventh_Seal_(2019) The Seventh Seal (2019) -a modern adaptation. The Seventh Seal (2000) |
| gptkbp:restoration |
Restored versions available.
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| gptkbp:runtime |
96 minutes
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| gptkbp:screenplay |
gptkb:Ingmar_Bergman
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| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:Sweden
medieval Sweden |
| gptkbp:setting |
Sweden during the Black Death
medieval Sweden Sweden during the Middle Ages |
| gptkbp:starring |
gptkb:Nils_Poppe
gptkb:Bibi_Andersson gptkb:Max_von_Sydow gptkb:Gunnar_Björnstrand gptkb:Bengt_Ekerot |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
the chess game
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| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:Faith
gptkb:Death gptkb:existentialism gptkb:death Existentialism faith faith and doubt |
| gptkbp:won |
Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards
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| gptkbp:won_award |
gptkb:Best_Foreign_Language_Film
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| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Ingmar_Bergman
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:award
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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