The Virgin Spring Budget
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Synopsis
Devout Christians Töre and Märeta send their only daughter, the virginal Karin, and their foster daughter, the unrepentant Ingeri, to deliver candles to a distant church. On their way through the woods, the girls encounter a group of savage goat herders who brutally rape and murder Karin as Ingeri remains hidden. When the killers unwittingly seek refuge in the farmhouse of Töre and Märeta, Töre plots a fitting revenge.
What is known about the production of The Virgin Spring?
"The Virgin Spring," a drama released in 1960, was directed by Ingmar Bergman and stars Max von Sydow, Birgitta Valberg. The production budget has not been publicly disclosed, though SF Studios produced the film, making it a notable entry in the drama landscape whose financial details remain private.
Key Budget Allocation Categories
While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a drama production like this include:
- Filming & Locations: By the time The Virgin Spring began production, Bergman's relationship with his usual cinematographer Gunnar Fischer was strained, due to Bergman's abrasiveness.
What were the major cost factors in The Virgin Spring?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "The Virgin Spring."
- Filming: Filming & Locations is one of the primary cost drivers in drama productions of this scale.
The Virgin Spring Box Office Performance
"The Virgin Spring" earned $700,000 worldwide at the box office.
The Virgin Spring Production History
By the time The Virgin Spring began production, Bergman's relationship with his usual cinematographer Gunnar Fischer was strained, due to Bergman's abrasiveness. When Fischer found another project to work on, Bergman replaced him with Sven Nykvist, who became his regular collaborator. In shooting The Virgin Spring, Nykvist favoured more natural lighting than Fischer had.
Awards and Recognition
Won 1 Oscar. 6 wins & 2 nominations total
- Academy Award for Best International Feature Film (33rd Academy Awards)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make The Virgin Spring (1960)?
The production budget has not been publicly disclosed.
How much did The Virgin Spring (1960) earn at the box office?
The Virgin Spring grossed $700,000 worldwide.
Was The Virgin Spring (1960) profitable?
Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.
What were the biggest costs in producing The Virgin Spring?
Specific cost breakdowns are not publicly available.
How does The Virgin Spring's budget compare to similar drama films?
Without a confirmed budget, comparison is not possible.
Did The Virgin Spring (1960) go over budget?
There are no widely reported accounts of significant budget overruns for this production. However, studios rarely disclose precise budget overrun figures publicly. The reported production budget reflects the final estimated cost.
What awards did The Virgin Spring (1960) win?
Won 1 Oscar. 6 wins & 2 nominations total.
Who directed The Virgin Spring and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Ingmar Bergman, written by Ulla Isaksson, shot by Sven Nykvist, with music by Erik Nordgren, edited by Oscar Rosander.
Where was The Virgin Spring filmed?
The Virgin Spring was filmed in Sweden. By the time The Virgin Spring began production, Bergman's relationship with his usual cinematographer Gunnar Fischer was strained, due to Bergman's abrasiveness. When Fischer found another project to work on, Bergman replaced him with Sven Nykvist, who became his regular collaborator. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
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