vented him from becoming a writer? Do you think film directors' and writers' activities have something in common? If your answer is
"yes" — what is it? If "no" — explain why. 3. How does the director explain the fact that "words for him are not satisfying" ? Can
you accept such an explanation? Give your reasons. 4. Would you agree with I.Bergman that films and books have quite different im -
pacts upon the audience? Justify your point of view. 5. Do you think every film should have a certain message, convey various ideas
to the audience or just rouse our feelings? Would you agree with the director that the audience should "only feel" without un -
derstanding what is happening on the screen? 6. Comment upon Stravinsky's words: "I never understood a piece of music in my life, I
always only feel." Do you think the impact of films and music on the audience is comparable? 7. Would you agree with I.Bergman
that Ch. Samuels's comprehension of films is distorted and that music, films, plays always work directly on the emotions? 8.
I.Bergman's films are considered the most intellectually difficult contemporary films. Can you explain why? 9. During the interview
Bergman says that what he needs is to come in contact with others. Do you think the director has achieved this contact in his films?
10. What do you think of the director's aim to create films "just to amuse himself" and the audience? Do you think such films should
be made? Why? 11. What is I.Bergman's reaction to criticism? Can critics influence cinema production? directors? 12. I. Bergman
thinks that actors can change a film for better or worse. Can you explain in what way? 13. Why does the director use less and less
music in his films? Does his explanation sound convincing? What is the place of music in cinema production as you see it? 14. Would
you agree with the director's opinion that shooting in black and white is preferable. Do you think that colour films produce a more
powerful effect upon the audience? Justify your point of view. 15. What, in your opinion, is the role of dialogue in a film? Should
camera-work or dialogues predominate in films? Does it depend upon the genre? 16. Why do you think I.Bergman felt technically
insecure when he began his job as a film director? 17. Do you think that experience and skill are of great importance in the field of
acting? directing? other professions? Do you think it natural for a person to have doubts as to his own proficiency, skill or do you
think people usually know what to do and how to do it from the first moment? 18. Do you really think that a day comes to each per -