06 Nov 2014
Posted by Victor-Katia as “The Rite” (1969) by Ingmar Bergman, Discussion and Mind-Probing, Reviews of Films
The film depicts the clash between the liberating energies of intellectual art and the controlling power of the authoritarian system (reinforced by legalistic logic) which is personified by Justice Abramson (Erik Hell), an old functionary who (under the sincere mask of a disinterested servant of law and order) enjoys intimidating and humiliating people including artists […]