Ingrid Bergman: In Her Own Words

A fascinating story from a brilliant performer.

Anyone who watches this lively documentary will fall a little bit in love with one of cinema's romantic rebels.

It would have been nice to have examined more of Bergman's odd transatlantic career -- glimpses of an early screen test can only be described as ravishing -- but classic Hollywood buffs will be well-served, nonetheless.

An intimate, involving portrait of a remarkable woman who blazed her own independent path in love and on screen.

The film is never less than engaging and it is a treasure trove of wonderful images.

Ingrid Bergman's unique beauty, ageing fascinatingly and gracefully in closeup, is utterly beguiling.

His portrait breaks the fabulous Swedish actress's career into its three periods – she had successive and successful careers in Sweden, Hollywood and Italy and draws from never-before-seen private footage, notes, letters, diaries and interviews...

Bergman passed away from breast cancer in 1982, on her 67th birthday, but, as this superb documentary proves, she has left an indelible legacy that goes way beyond her big screen persona.

With access to Ingrid Bergman's diaries and other personal memorabilia, documentarian Stig Bjorkman presents a beautifully framed biopic and tribute to one of cinema's most fascinating actresses and celebrities. You'll be thoroughly engaged.

Fans of Bergman should find this of particular interest, even though it generally ignores close examination of her filmography.