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One of Ingmar Bergman's early works. Marta (Maj-Britt Nilsson) and Stig (Stig Olin) meet and marry while playing in an orchestra. However, their relationship deteriorates after Stig has an affair. The central themes of this film - the incompatability of spouses and the responsibility of artists - are recurrent fascinations for Bergman.

Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play. One of Ingmar Bergman's key early works - directed when he was just 30 years old - To Joy explores some of the themes that would come to chracterise many of his later films: the incompatibility of spouses and the responsibility of artists. Marta and Stig both play in an orchestra conducted by Sonderby. Their relationship is a happy one, and they soon decide to get married and have children. However, things begin to turn sour when Stig begins a sordid affair that threatens to destroy their marriage and their happiness forever. Moving and evocative, To Joy sees the young Bergman grappling with the complexities of human relations to striking effect, and is an early indication of what the budding director would soon be capable of. Actors Maj-Britt Nilsson, Stig Olin, Birger Malmsten, John Ekman, Margit Carlqvist & Victor Sjostrom Director Ingmar Bergman Certificate 15 years and over Year 1950 Screen Fullscreen 4:3 Languages Swedish - Dolby Digital (1.0) Mono Subtitles English Duration 1 hour and 38 minutes (approx)