# Winter Light (1963)

> On a frozen Sunday, a rural pastor's inability to feel God's presence makes every attempt at consolation painfully inadequate.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/18150

## Facts

- Runtime: 80 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Ingmar Bergman
- Cast: Ingrid Thulin, Gunnar Björnstrand, Gunnel Lindblom, Max von Sydow, Allan Edwall, Kolbjörn Knudsen, Olof Thunberg, Elsa Ebbesen-Thornblad
- TMDB rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057358/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: bleak, meditative, austere, quiet evening, reflective viewing

## Synopsis

A pastor grapples with his faith on a cold winter's day, seeking solace amidst despair.

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