US EditionStellan Skarsgard Shocks Film Festival with Nazi Claims About Ingmar Bergman
KARLOVY VARY FILM FESTIVAL, JUL 11 – Skarsgård described Bergman as a Nazi who later renounced his beliefs after seeing concentration camps, highlighting the complex legacy behind his acclaimed films.
- At Karlovy Vary, actor Stellan Skarsgård claimed Ingmar Bergman was the only person he knew who cried when Hitler died.
- Building on Skarsgård’s claim, Bergman admitted in his 1987 memoir The Magic Lantern that he was on Hitler’s side for years after seeing Hitler speak in 1936, but later disavowed these beliefs following Holocaust revelations.
- Festival attendees were stunned by Skarsgård’s claim, prompting debate on separating Bergman’s art from his alleged Nazi past, with Skarsgård asserting art can be distinguished from personal failings.
- Next, the Bergman estate may respond as debates about his legacy resurface, challenging his status as a celebrated filmmaker decades after his death.
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The star of Hollywood blockbusters and small-scale productions, Stellan Skarsgård, arrived on the red carpet at the Thermal Hotel in Karlovy Vary on Saturday. The Swedish actor has strong ties to the Czech Republic, including family ties. He told reporters, who were able to ask him two questions on the red carpet, that he grew up watching Czech films and that he loves all his big and small roles.
Actor Stellan Skarsgård spoke openly about his collaboration with director Ingmar Bergman at the Film Festival in Karlovy Vary.
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Stellan Skarsgard says ‘Nazi’ Ingmar Bergman ‘cried when Hitler died’
The Swedish actor worked with the late director in theatre and television
Stellan Skarsgård is in the Czech Republic to promote the film "Sentimental Value" and at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival he opens up about both his relationship with Ingmar Bergman.
Stellan Skarsgård is in the Czech Republic to promote the film "Sentimental Value" and at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival he opens up about both his relationship with
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