Notes (Restored Version of the Northern Film Festival)

Cory 2022-01-18 08:01:21

"Bad Girl Monica" has an interview with Bergman sitting in the cinema in his later years recalling the film in the beginning of the restored version of "Bad Girl". He talked about how much pressure he had to make this film and suffered a lot after it was released. Swearing; he saw Harriet Anderson's performance in a satirical theater and felt that she was full of "irresistible charm". After Anderson agreed to play Monica, Bergman smiled and said, "We are in love, in a superficial way." Finally Bergman snapped his fingers to the screening room and said, okay, let's start watching the movie. . [Plus this paragraph feels good]

Whether a straight male director fell in love with the heroine can really be seen through the movie. The Anderson in "The Bad Girl Monica" is not a beautiful woman in the traditional sense, but she is too attractive. She runs on the beach with her strong thighs, her hair is drenched by the waves, and her healthy skin is shining in the sun. Shiny. It's very nice to smile. Of course, for the first time in film history, there is a long stare at the audience that is not shy, simple, natural, sexy, and full of charm.

As for the plot, Monica is definitely the originator of the daughter...

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  • Försäljare hos Forsbergs: Finally decided to show up?

    Harry Lund: I didn't hear my alarm. Dad's sick, so I'm alone.

    Försäljare hos Forsbergs: Out with hussies, no doubt. That slut at the greengrocer's.

    Harry Lund: Mind your own business!

  • Monika Eriksson: Now we can go wherever we like.

    Harry Lund: Like you said that time at the cafe: "Let's go away!" Let's forget about all those bastards.

    Monika Eriksson: I hate them. Everyone who holds us back, who wants us to grovel.

    Harry Lund: Let them scurry around like rats - - we won't be there.