The Seventh Seal
The story of a challenge to death.
1957 NR 1h 36m
When disillusioned Swedish knight Antonius Block returns home from the Crusades to find his country in the grips of the Black Death, he challenges Death to a chess match for his life. Tormented by the belief that God does not exist, Block sets off on a journey, meeting up with traveling players Jof and his wife, Mia, and becoming determined to evade Death long enough to commit one redemptive act while he still lives.
Movie Details
| Original title | Det sjunde inseglet |
|---|---|
| Release date | Feb 16, 1957 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | SV |
| Country | Sweden |
| Certification (US) | NR |
| Keywords | dying and death, witch, artist, symbolism, countryside, allegory, blacksmith, witch burning, crusade, chess, juggler, last judgment |
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What is The Seventh Seal about?
When disillusioned Swedish knight Antonius Block returns home from the Crusades to find his country in the grips of the Black Death, he challenges Death to a chess match for his life. Tormented by the belief that God does not exist, Block sets off on a journey, meeting up with traveling players Jof and his wife, Mia, and becoming determined to evade Death long enough to commit one redemptive act while he still lives.
When was The Seventh Seal released?
The Seventh Seal was released on Feb 16, 1957 (status: Released).
Who directed The Seventh Seal?
Ingmar Bergman directed The Seventh Seal.
What is the TMDB rating of The Seventh Seal?
The Seventh Seal has a TMDB rating of 8.1/10 from 3,463 votes.