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jul 14 Learn More Ingmar Bergman Born


Swedish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman was born on this day in 1918. His films dealt with some seriously heavy topics—we're talking about death, betrayal, and insanity here—so, naturally, they were ripe for parody. Saturday Night Live, SCTV, Monty Python, and even the Muppets all spoofed the Swede's somber style.

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