Episode Title: Death & Chess Description: The one and only STAR WARS FACTS GUY... well FACTS GUY since he kinda knows everything, brought on Ingmar Bergman's THE SEVENTH SEAL for our film of the week. and it was one that both K and Naf hadn't seen in well... ever! Come and join the conversation around a film with such rich and deep themes that we could easily discuss for hours! Season 3 Episode 50
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Naf (On Second Thought) Guest Socials: Tate (The Facts Guy) Film of the Week Details: Title: The Seventh Seal Year: 1957 Tagline: "The story of a medieval knight's quest for meaning in a time of plague." Director: Ingmar Bergman Writer: Ingmar Bergman Starring: Max von Sydow, Gunnar Björnstrand, Bengt Ekerot, Liv Ullmann, Bibi Andersson Description: The Seventh Seal is a classic Swedish film set in the Middle Ages during the Black Death. It follows the journey of a disillusioned knight, Antonius Block (played by Max von Sydow), who returns from the Crusades to find his homeland ravaged by plague and despair. He encounters Death (Bengt Ekerot) and challenges him to a game of chess, seeking answers about life, faith, and existence. The film is renowned for its deep philosophical themes, striking imagery, and existential reflections, making it a seminal work in the history of cinema.