Plot: Jan-Erik is an idealist, but as a student, he suffers under the tyrannic rule of his teacher, who is feared by students and fellow colleagues alike. Jan-Erik falls in love with Berta, who in her turn is tormented by a sadistic ex-lover. Jan-Erik finds himself in a tricky situation, and struggles to find a way out.
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September 23, 2024
Bone dry. This one was written by Bergman before he started his directorial career, so fans of Bergman can rejoice. Though directed by Sjöberg, the barren and depressing direction often reminded me of Bergman's films. In my case, that's not exactly a positive. I struggled hard to get through Torment.
Though there are romance and thriller elements present, the dry presentation and contorted dialogues are sure to kill any genre fun. The cinematography is just as lifeless and the film drags itself towards the ending. At least it's not the longest film, but when every minute feels like torture, that's not a big comfort.