There was a resemblance to John Carradine in Max Von Sydow’s portrayal, as the man responsible for the bewildering events at the heart of the story. His traveling group arrives in a small Swedish town where residents are doubtful about the abilities and offerings of the "Vogler" show. MVS is the head magician, accompanied by his wife “Wanda” (Ingrid Thuler), his aunt/grandmother who concocts medicinal tonics (Naira W…

The films Ingmar Bergman created toward the end of the nineteen fifties – *Det sjunde inseglet*, *Smultronstället* and *Jungfrukällen* – are so significant within his filmography that it's easy to disregard the fact that they weren’t his only works from that period. *Ansiktet* ("The Face," known as *The Magician* in English-speaking regions) from 1958 is among his less familiar movies. Set in mid-nineteenth centur…