Face to Face (1976): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Face to Face is a 1976 fantasy drama directed by Ingmar Bergman, starring Liv Ullmann, Gunnar Björnstrand and Aino Taube. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes. It won 1 award from 5 nominations, among them 2 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 68 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Director
- Ingmar Bergman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Face to Face About?
The premise of Face to Face without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Dr. Jenny Isaksson, a successful psychiatrist and wife, experiences a gradual and devastating mental breakdown. Haunted by unsettling memories and emotions from her past, she struggles to maintain her roles as a doctor and a partner. As her condition worsens, Jenny finds herself unable to function in any aspect of her life, leading to a profound personal crisis.
Face to Face Cast
Liv Ullmann leads the cast, with Gunnar Björnstrand and Aino Taube. Directed by Ingmar Bergman; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Ingmar Bergman
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Face to Face Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Face to Face 68 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 68 Metascore
User score 8.0
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TMDB 100% User score
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Face to Face Plot Summary
What happens in Face to Face from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dr. Jenny Isaksson, a psychiatrist played by Liv Ullmann, takes a temporary post as the medical supervisor at a mental hospital while her husband is in America and their daughter Anna is away at camp. She moves back into her childhood home to stay with her aging grandparents, Gunnar Björnstrand and Aino Taube, who helped raise her after her parents died. Reimmersing herself in the old bedroom unsettles her, stirring anxiety that soon blooms into dreams and waking visions of a one-eyed old woman. The return unsettles more than memories: Jenny’s burdens are amplified by Mari, a highly disturbed patient at the hospital who has fits of violence and challenges Jenny’s belief that she can experience love for others.
Full summary
The whole story of Face to Face, scene by scene
Face to Face Awards & Nominations
Face to Face won 1 award from 5 nominations, among them 2 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the Golden Globes 1977, with 1 win from 2 nominations.
1 win5 nominations3 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 1977 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Best Foreign Film
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress) – Liv Ullmann
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Oscars 1977 2 nominations- Nominated Actress in a Leading Role – Liv Ullmann
- Nominated Directing – Ingmar Bergman
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BAFTA 1977 1 nomination- Nominated Best Actress in a Leading Role – Liv Ullmann
Face to Face Videos
The clip of Face to Face.
How Well Do You Know Face to Face?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actress portrays Dr. Jenny Isaksson?
Cars in Face to Face
15 cars on screen, including the 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE W108 and the 1968 Cadillac Ambulance.
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1973 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Minor role
Face to Face Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Лицом к лицу” and “Cara a cara al desnudo”.
- Also known as
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- Лицом к лицу
- Cara a cara al desnudo
- Yüz Yüze
- Ansikt til ansikt
- Von Angesicht zu Angesicht
- Față în față
- 고독한 여심
- Twarzą w twarz
- Cara a cara
- 鏡の中の女
- L'immagine allo specchio
- Πρόσωπο με Πρόσωπο
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- Face à face
- Ansigt til ansigt
- Face a Face
- פנים מול פנים
- Лице в лице
- Szemben önmagunkkal
- Віч-на-віч
- 面对面
- Kasvotusten
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Face to Face FAQ: Cast, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Face to Face, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Face to Face?
Face to Face runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was Face to Face released?
Face to Face was released on April 5, 1976.
Who directed Face to Face?
Face to Face was directed by Ingmar Bergman.
More films by Ingmar Bergman Who is in the cast of Face to Face?
Face to Face stars Liv Ullmann, Gunnar Björnstrand and Aino Taube, among 10 credited actors.
How is Face to Face rated?
Face to Face has 68 on Metacritic and 100% on TMDB.
What awards did Face to Face win?
Face to Face won 1 award from 5 nominations, including Best Foreign Film at the Golden Globes 1977.
Does Face to Face have a post-credit scene?
No. Face to Face has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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