Unemployed and struggling with alcoholism, Abel seeks refuge with his former sister-in-law, Manuela ( Liv Ullmann ), a cabaret performer.
Directed by Ingmar Bergman , The Serpent's Egg is a psychological thriller and historical drama that serves as a grim meditation on the socio-political decay that preceded the rise of Nazism in Germany. It is notable as Bergman’s only major Hollywood-backed production, filmed during his self-imposed exile from Sweden following a legal dispute with tax authorities. 1. Plot Overview The Serpent's Egg [1977, Ingmar Bergman]
The story is set in during a single week in November 1923 —a period characterized by hyperinflation, mass unemployment, and societal despair. Unemployed and struggling with alcoholism, Abel seeks refuge