This open access book presents a dozen academic essays that variously discuss obscure films by Ingmar Bergman, or hitherto hidden characteristics of his work. This collection features chapters on films that have often been overshadowed by the more celebrated masterpieces in his filmography, as well as chapters that highlight characteristics of his artistic production that have not yet the critical attention they warrant. The authors explore nuances of Bergman’s troubled mindset, the socio-political context that shaped his artistic vision, as well as filmic and semiotic elements of his work to create a novel perspective on the filmmakers oeuvre. Through rigorous analysis and critical examination, this collection aims to further develop the profound impact and lasting significance of these films, offering a fresh perspective on Bergman’s contributions to cinema. Unravelling the hidden depths of Bergman’s artistry and examining the socio-political and psychological significance of his work this collection makes a substantial contribution to a new, emerging perspective on the work of the canonical filmmaker.

Dr Torgeir Fjeld is a writer, publisher, and educational administrator, holding PhDs in Philosophy (EGS, 2017) and Cultural Theory (Roehampton, 2012). He has published Introducing Ereignis: Philosophy, Technology, Way of Life (2022), Rock Philosophy (2019), and Perversion’s Beyond (2017), as well as many articles in Sport, Ethics and Philosophy, International Journal of Žižek Studies, and others. Fjeld is Chair of the Ereignis Center for Philosophy and the Arts, and Editor-in-Chief of the peer-reviewed journal Inscriptions.

Dr Jytte Holmqvist holds a PhD in Screen and Media Culture from the University of Melbourne (2015). She serves as Senior Lecturer at Lund University; her areas of expertise include screen/media studies/film studies, with a particular focus on Italian, Spanish, and Scandinavian film. Also a certified translator, she takes an interest in urban geography, cultural studies, translation studies, sociology, philosophy, psychology, and medical science.