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Scenes from a Marriage
Film · 1974
What hooked you in Scenes from a Marriage was the way it unflinchingly exposes the painful, complex anatomy of collapsing intimacy.
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Scenes from a Marriage
Ingmar Bergman · Series · 1973
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Common questions
Is Scenes from a Marriage a movie or a television series?
Scenes from a Marriage exists as both a 1973 television series and a 1974 feature film. Both versions explore the deteriorating relationship between Johan and Marianne as they navigate infidelity, separation, and attempts at reconciliation throughout their long-term marriage.
What order should I watch the 1973 and 1974 versions of Scenes from a Marriage?
You can watch either version independently as they tell the same story regarding Johan and Marianne. The 1973 television series offers a more extended look at their troubled relationship, while the 1974 movie provides a condensed version of the events leading to their divorce.
How long is the 1974 movie version of Scenes from a Marriage?
The 1974 feature film version of Scenes from a Marriage is an edited adaptation of the original 1973 television series. It focuses on the core narrative of Johan and Marianne as they move from a facade of happiness toward separation and eventual divorce.
Does the 1974 movie Scenes from a Marriage include the full story of Johan and Marianne?
The 1974 movie version of Scenes from a Marriage covers the essential plot points of the original 1973 series. It depicts Johan and Marianne as they deal with the fallout of an affair, the legal finalization of their divorce, and their ongoing attempts at reconciliation.