As a Norwegian, I am particularly happy about this documentary series. Because I know that many people in Norway are unfamiliar with Liv Ullmann's long track record. This series deals with her very interesting life in the service of film and theatre. Her transition as a director. As well as her great humanitarian efforts.
The series focuses on both her famous achievements (such as Persona) and her more or less unsuccessful American films. It's fun to hear her talk about the action movie she did with Charles Bronson. Liv Ullmann shares with humor and insight about both ups and downs.
In the series there are interviews with several colleagues such as Jeremy Irons, Cate Blanchett and John Litglow. They provide insight and fill in the picture of why Liv Ullmann is so great, but it's best when the main character herself speaks and explains. Fortunately, there are also many clips from her long career.
For many (especially in Norway) she is best known as one of Ingmar Bergman's favorite actors. And it was Bergman who made her famous, so it's right in a way.
At the same time, the series also gives a wider perspective on everything she has undertaken, both as an actor, writer and director. And it is well deserved. Liv Ullmann has qualities as a film actress that are unique to her, and this series gives us some answers as to why we never tire of her.
