The Seventh Seal (1957)

Not under 12

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When disillusioned Swedish knight Antonius Block returns home from the Crusades to find his country in the grips of the Black Death, he challenges Death to a chess match for his life. Tormented by the belief that God does not exist, Block sets off on a journey, meeting up with traveling players Jof and his wife, Mia, and becoming determined to evade Death long enough to commit one redemptive act while he still lives.

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Andres Gomez ★ 8.0/10

Interesting and iconic movie about faith and the meaning of life. A must seen.4. Jan 2013

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Filipe Manuel Neto ★ 8.0/10

**The universality and invincibility of Death, the fear of dying, the importance of faith and its use by the Church in a timeless film, but not suitable for everyone.** The film, set in the late Mi…5. Jul 2023

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CinemaSerf ★ 7.0/10

Now of course everyone’s favourite Max von Sydow film is “Flash Gordon” (1980) but I reckon this performance for Ingmar Bergman might be almost as good! With the dreaded Black Death sweeping his homel…10. Aug 2025

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