Summer with Monika

Summer with Monika (1953)★ 7.8/10

R · SE · 96 min · February 9, 1953

  • Drama
  • Romance

Directed by: Ingmar Bergman

Written by: Per Anders Fogelström, Ingmar Bergman

Teen lovers escape to an island, but pregnancy and hardship strain their bond as Harry grows up and Monika longs for freedom.

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KK AugustAugust 10, 2026
Where did Harriet Andersson come from, and why wasn't that in my neighbourhood? I was very intrigued by the films of Ingmar Bergman after 'The Seventh Seal' and 'Through A Glass Darkly', but I was not prepared for the freedom and true eroticism of this film and the performance of Ms. Andersson. Two youths enjoy the summer together why dealing with the pressures of upcoming adulthood and their own dreams and ambitions. Perhaps Bergman went further in films like 'Persona' and 'The Hour of the Wolf', but this early take on love and life is a remarkable turn for its era.
PpedroAugust 23, 2024
"Why do some people have all the luck while others are miserable?" Youth is a beautiful thing, but Monika’s tumultuous romance ultimately succumbs to reality. Human nature, society, and life are never simple, and Monika’s dream eventually shatters.
SSuperDCM+August 23, 2024
The film’s standout moment is when Monika, after facing multiple setbacks during her elopement, asks, “...why do some people have all the luck while others are miserable?” This question touches on a unique aspect of human psychology—the persistent belief that good fortune is just around the corner. Monika isn’t a delinquent; she’s simply someone who tenaciously pursues her dreams.
Vvlinns3September 9, 2024
"Por que algumas pessoas têm toda a sorte, enquanto outras são infelizes?". A juventude é uma coisa linda, mas o romance tumultuado de Monika sucumbe à realidade. A natureza humana, a sociedade e a vida nunca são simples, e o sonho de Monika acaba por se desfazer.
RRufino.RuiSeptember 9, 2024
O momento mais marcante do filme é quando Monika, depois de enfrentar vários contratempos durante sua fuga, pergunta: "...por que algumas pessoas têm toda a sorte enquanto outras são infelizes?". Esta pergunta toca um aspecto único da psicologia humana: a crença persistente de que a boa sorte está ao virar da esquina. Monika não é uma delinquente; ela é simplesmente alguém que não desiste de seus sonhos.
WwaiverSeptember 2, 2024
"¿Por qué algunas personas tienen suerte mientras otras son miserables?". La juventud es hermosa, pero el complicado romance de Mónica al final cede ante la realidad. La naturaleza humana, la sociedad y la vida nunca son fáciles y, eventualmente, el sueño de Mónica se destroza.
Vv_plinSeptember 2, 2024
El momento más loable de la película es cuando Mónica, luego de enfrentarse a múltiples obstáculos durante su fuga, pregunta: “¿Por qué algunas personas tienen suerte mientras otras son miserables?”. Esta pregunta aborda un aspecto único de la psicología humana: la creencia persistente de que la buena fortuna está a la vuelta de la esquina. Mónica no es una delincuente, ella es simplemente una persona que sigue sus sueños con tenacidad.

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