The Virgin Spring (#321) John Boorman and unforgettable tale of courage

and unforgettable tale of courage and hope

Less a work of pornography than of politics

the first fully scripted programme made in colour by Granada Television

Maniac (1963)

The Virgin Spring (#321) John Boorman and unforgettable tale of courageWinner of the Academy Award for best foreign language film, Ingmar Bergmans The Virgin Spring is a harrowing tale of faith, revenge, and savagery in medieval Sweden. With austere simplicity, the director tells the story of the rape and murder of the virgin Karin, and her father Tres ruthless pursuit of vengeance against the three killers. Starring Max von Sydow and photographed by the brilliant Sven Nykvist, the film is both beautiful and cruel in its