Marianne (Liv Ullmann) and Johan (Erland Josephson) always seemed like the perfect couple. But when Johan suddenly leaves Marianne for another woman, they are forced to confront the disintegration of their marriage. Shot in intense, intimate close-ups by master cinematographer Sven Nykvist, the film chronicles ten years of turmoil and love that bind the couple despite their divorce and subsequent marriages. Flawless acting and dialogue portray the brutal pain and uplifting peace that accompany a lifetime of loving. Originally conceived as a six-part miniseries for Swedish television, The Criterion Collection is proud to present not only the U.S. theatrical version, but also, for the first time on video in the U.S., Ingmar Bergman’s original 5-hour television version of Scenes From a Marriage.
Jessica Chastain rejoint Oscar Isaac dans la future minisérie HBO Scenes from a marriage, une adaptation de la série d’Ingmar Bergman de 1973. Produite par Hagai Levi, co-créateur de The Affair, elle fera le portrait du couple américain contemporain entre amour, haine, mensonges, mariage et divorce.
L’actrice remplace Michelle Williams, qui a dû quitter le projet pour des raisons d’emploi du temps. Le duo Chastain / Isaac ne date pas d’hier puisque les deux sont des amis d’enfance et anciens camarades de classe, qui ont partagé l’affiche du film A Most Violent Year en 2014.