by Sandra Brennan
synopsis
This fascinating tribute to Scandinavian film is Sweden's entry in the British-Film-Institute-sponsored international celebration of the centennial of motion pictures. Filmmaker Stig Bjorkman has actress Lena Nyman guide this film tour that begins with Ingmar Bergman's 1966 film Persona. Many subsequent film clips featuring famed performers, directors and scenes are presented. Among the directors featured are Victor Sjostrom, Carl Th. Dreyer, Bergman, and Aki Kaurismaki. In addition to clips, interviews and narration are also utilized.
