# The Seventh Seal (1957)

> A crusading knight wagers his life against Death in a stark medieval allegory of faith, mortality, and human fellowship.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/386

## Facts

- Runtime: 96 min
- Genres: Fantasy, Drama
- Director: Ingmar Bergman
- Cast: Gunnar Björnstrand, Bengt Ekerot, Nils Poppe, Max von Sydow, Bibi Andersson, Inga Gill, Maud Hansson, Inga Landgré
- TMDB rating: 8.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0050976/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: austere, brooding, existential, serious film night, classic cinema viewing

## Synopsis

A knight's final challenge against Death unfolds in a haunting landscape of despair and introspection.

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