Cries and Whispers

Cries and Whispers

1972

As Agnes (Harriet Andersson) slowly dies of cancer, her sisters are so deeply immersed in their own psychic pains that they can't offer her the support she needs. Maria (Liv Ullmann) is wracked with guilt at her husband's suicide, caused by his discovery of her extramarital affair. The self-loathing, suicidal Karin (Ingrid Thulin) seems to regard her sister with revulsion. Only Anna (Kari Sylwan), the deeply religious maid who lost her young child, seems able to offer Agnes solace and empathy.

Four women dressed in white in a mansion painted red...haunted by whispers and cries.

JBscale
89
Excellent

Film Detail

Genre
Drama
Length
1 hr. 32 mins.
US Theatrical Release
December 21, 1972
US Box Office
No Data Available
Global Office
No Data Available
Rating
R
Restricted

Collection Detail

Edition
Criterion Collection #101 Digital Only
Resolution | Digital Platform
Aspect Ratio
WS 1.66:1
Audio
Sweedish: DD 2.0 Surround
Studio
Criterion
Released
March 31, 2015
Acquired Date
December 30, 2024
Times Seen
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Actors

Harriet Andersson
Harriet Andersson
Kari Sylwan
Kari Sylwan
Ingrid Thulin
Ingrid Thulin
Liv Ullmann
Liv Ullmann
Anders Ek
Anders Ek
Inga Gill
Inga Gill
Erland Josephson
Erland Josephson
Henning Moritzen
Henning Moritzen
Georg Årlin
Georg Årlin
Ingmar Bergman
Ingmar Bergman

Directors

Ingmar Bergman
Ingmar Bergman

Producers

Ingmar Bergman
Ingmar Bergman
Lars-Owe Carlberg
Lars-Owe Carlberg

Writers

Ingmar Bergman
Ingmar Bergman

Awards & Accolades

  • 1973 Oscar : Cinematography

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RT Fresh
91%
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35 votes
RT Fresh Certified
90%
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619 votes
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IMDb RATING
7.9/10
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