Ingrid Bergman in Her Own Words (Jag är Ingrid) (2015)
82%RT Audience Score: 66%
Awards & Nominations: 2 wins & 3 nominations
Ingrid Bergman in Her Own Words distills its subject’s legendary charm while offering viewers a new personal perspective on the life of one of Hollywood’s more celebrated stars
If you’re a fan of classic Hollywood, you won’t want to miss Ingrid Bergman: In Her Own Words. This documentary is a treasure trove of beautiful images and personal memorabilia that give you an intimate look at one of cinema’s most fascinating actresses. Plus, who wouldn’t fall a little bit in love with one of cinema’s romantic rebels? Bergman’s unique beauty and independent spirit are utterly beguiling, and you’ll be thoroughly engaged from start to finish. Don’t miss it!
Production Company(ies)
Kudos Film and Television, BBC Films, Serendipity Point Films,
Distributor
Rialto Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Not Rated
Year of Release
2015
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Mono
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Aspect ratio:1.78 : 1
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Runtime:1h 54m
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Language(s):Swedish, English, Italian, French
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Country of origin:Finland, Germany, Sweden, The Netherlands
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Nov 13, 2015 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 16, 2016
Genre(s)
Documentary
Keyword(s)
Ingrid Bergman, documentary, Swedish, Stig Björkman, Stina Gardell, Dominika Daubenbüchel, Alicia Vikander, Pia Lindström, Isabella Rossellini, Fiorella Mariani, Sigourney Weaver, Liv Ullmann, box office, budget, reviewed by Nell Minow, Wendy Ide, Tara Brady, Trevor Johnston, Philip Concannon, Peter Bradshaw, Nikki Baughan, Jennifer Merin, Nicholas Bell, PJ Nabarro, Jasper Rees, Kathy Fennessy, MPAA rating, Rialto Pictures, personal life, Hollywood, actress, letters, diaries, archival interviews, intimate portrait, independent path, love, big screen persona, legacy, personal memorabilia
Worldwide gross: $214,014
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $267,147
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,877
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 29,133
US/Canada gross: $138,148
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $172,446
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,571
US/Canada opening weekend: $8,355
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $10,429
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,693
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Pia Lindström – Self
Isabella Rossellini – Self
Fiorella Mariani – Self
Sigourney Weaver – Self
Liv Ullmann – Self
Director(s)
Stig Björkman
Writer(s)
Stig Björkman, Stina Gardell, Dominika Daubenbüchel
Producer(s)
Stina Gardell
Film Festivals
Cannes, Telluride
Awards & Nominations
2 wins & 3 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (59) | Top Critics (27) | Fresh (58) | Rotten (1)
A fascinating story from a brilliant performer.
September 29, 2021
Nell Minow
AWFJ Women on Film
TOP CRITIC
Anyone who watches this lively documentary will fall a little bit in love with one of cinema’s romantic rebels.
August 14, 2016 | Rating: 4/5
Wendy Ide
Observer (UK)
TOP CRITIC
It would have been nice to have examined more of Bergman’s odd transatlantic career — glimpses of an early screen test can only be described as ravishing — but classic Hollywood buffs will be well-served, nonetheless.
August 12, 2016 | Rating: 3/5
Tara Brady
Irish Times
TOP CRITIC
An intimate, involving portrait of a remarkable woman who blazed her own independent path in love and on screen.
August 12, 2016
Trevor Johnston
Sight & Sound
TOP CRITIC
The film is never less than engaging and it is a treasure trove of wonderful images.
August 12, 2016 | Rating: 4/5
Philip Concannon
Little White Lies
TOP CRITIC
Ingrid Bergman’s unique beauty, ageing fascinatingly and gracefully in closeup, is utterly beguiling.
August 11, 2016 | Rating: 4/5
Peter Bradshaw
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
Bergman passed away from breast cancer in 1982, on her 67th birthday, but, as this superb documentary proves, she has left an indelible legacy that goes way beyond her big screen persona.
September 29, 2021
Nikki Baughan
AWFJ Women on Film
With access to Ingrid Bergman’s diaries and other personal memorabilia, documentarian Stig Bjorkman presents a beautifully framed biopic and tribute to one of cinema’s most fascinating actresses and celebrities. You’ll be thoroughly engaged.
September 29, 2021
Jennifer Merin
AWFJ Women on Film
Fans of Bergman should find this of particular interest, even though it generally ignores close examination of her filmography.
September 30, 2020 | Rating: 3/5
Nicholas Bell
IONCINEMA.com
A worthy port-of-call for those curious about one of cinema’s greatest ever icons – Ingrid Bergman
October 30, 2018 | Rating: 3/5
PJ Nabarro
One Room With A View
The picture that emerges is of an emotional nomad with a fragile gift for joy, embodied in a smile that could bring down the walls of Jericho.
March 29, 2018 | Rating: 5/5
Jasper Rees
The Arts Desk
In the end, she had no regrets, which may be the most remarkable thing about this remarkable woman.
August 21, 2017
Kathy Fennessy
The Stranger (Seattle, WA)…
Plot
d Bergman’s personal home movies, letters, and diaries, this documentary offers a new perspective on the life of the Hollywood legend.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The documentary features personal interviews with Ingrid Bergman’s children, including actress Isabella Rossellini.
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