Question 1

What is the original title and backstory of Ingmar Bergman's script for 'Hour of the Wolf'?

Accepted Answer

Bergman originally wrote the script in 1964 as 'The Cannibals', but after a pneumonia hospitalization, he revised it into a lower-budget project to accompany 'Persona' (1966).

Question 2

How does Ingmar Bergman define 'The Hour of the Wolf' in the film?

Accepted Answer

Bergman defines it as the time between midnight and dawn when most people die, nightmares are most vivid, and anxieties peak, with critic Henry Hart noting it's around 4 a.m. when body resistance is lowest.

Question 3

Which festivals has 'Hour of the Wolf' been featured at?

Accepted Answer

It has been shown at the Moscow International Film Festival (2018), Göteborg Film Festival (2008), AFI Fest (2010), Berlin International Film Festival (2011), Chicago International Film Festival (1997), and Locarno International Film Festival (1997).

Question 4

What is the central conflict in 'Hour of the Wolf'?

Accepted Answer

An artist vacationing on a remote German island with his pregnant wife experiences an emotional breakdown while confronting his repressed desires.

Question 5

Why is Erland Josephson's role in 'Hour of the Wolf' notable?

Accepted Answer

It marked his first film role in ten years, with his previous work being another Bergman film, 'The Magician' (1958).

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