Interesting and iconic movie about faith and the meaning of life. A must seen.
The Seventh Seal
When disillusioned Swedish knight Antonius Block returns home from the Crusades to find his country in the grips of the Black Death, he challenges Death to a chess match for his life. Tormented by the belief that God does not exist, Block sets off on a journey, meeting up with traveling players Jof and his wife, Mia, and becoming determined to evade Death long enough to commit one redemptive act while he still lives.
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The Seventh Seal
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Feb 16, 1957
Runtime
1h 36m
Genres
Fantasy, Drama
User Score
82%
Original Title
Det sjunde inseglet
Production Companies
SF Studios
Director
Ingmar Bergman
Budget
$150,000
Revenue
$311,212
Description
When disillusioned Swedish knight Antonius Block returns home from the Crusades to find his country in the grips of the Black Death, he challenges Death to a chess match for his life. Tormented by the belief that God does not exist, Block sets off on a journey, meeting up with traveling players Jof and his wife, Mia, and becoming determined to evade Death long enough to commit one redemptive act while he still lives.
