Wild Strawberries is a 1957 Swedish film written and directed by
Ingmar Bergman about an old man recalling his past. The original
Swedish title is
Smultronstället, which literally means "The
wild strawberry patch" but idiomatically signifies an underrated gem of a place, often with personal or sentimental value. The cast includes
Victor Sjöström in his final screen performance, as well as Bergman regulars
Bibi Andersson,
Ingrid Thulin and
Gunnar Björnstrand.
Max von Sydow also appears in a small role. Bergman wrote the screenplay while hospitalized. Exploring philosophical themes such as
introspection and
human existence,
Wild Strawberries is often considered to be one of Bergman's greatest and most moving films.