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The Seventh Seal (UHD + Blu-ray) Directed by Ingmar BergmanVividly recreating a medieval world tormented by plague and superstition, Bergmans allegorical drama centred on a knight (Max von Sydow), returned from the Crusades, who challenges Death to a game of chess in order to postpone his demise remains fascinating (and finally rather touching) as a study of faith in crisis. Packed with powerful images, it punctuates its bleakness with moments of wry humour. A Jury Prize winner at Cannes upon its release, the film remains one of the must-see masterworks of world Cinema. Extras 4K (2106p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) (Region ABC)High Definition Blu-ray (Region B)Newly recorded audio commentary on The Seventh Seal by film critic and editor-in-chief of Diabolique magazine, Kat EllingerKarins Face (1984, 15 mins): Ingmar Bergmans short film based on pictures from his personal photo album, particularly those of his mother, KarinBehind the scenes footage from The Seventh Seal (1956, 15 mins): rare footage with optional audio commentary by film scholar Ian ChristieOriginal trailer**FIRST PRESSING ONLY** illustrated booklet with essay by Jessica Klang