The Unhappiest Two: The Impossible Demand in Ingmar Bergman's 'Scenes from a Marriage'

Kierkegaard's existential rumination on our impossible relation to an incommensurable and unknowable God informs much of Bergman's work and most certainly Scenes from a Marriage. This article explores the complex themes and emotional depth of the film, examining the struggles of the central couple against the backdrop of existential philosophy.