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Irene Wagner, the wife of the prominent German scientist Professor Albert Wagner, had been having an affair with Erich Baumann. She does not disclose this to her husband, hoping to preserve his innocence and their "perfect marriage". This fills her with anxiety and guilt. However, Johanna Schultze, Erich's jealous ex-girlfriend, learns about the affair and begins to blackmail Irene, turning Irene's psychological torture into a harsh reality.
A talented but troubled architect is torn between his wife and his mistress, leading to a psychological spiral. The film explores themes of obsession, guilt, and the destructive nature of unchecked desire.
Fear (also known as 'Maddalena') is a rarely seen Italian film that garnered moderate critical attention upon its limited release. While praised for its intense psychological exploration and Bergman's performance, its pacing and melodramatic elements were points of contention for some critics.
Praised for its compelling psychological drama and Ingrid Bergman's committed performance.
Criticized for its sometimes slow pacing and melodramatic storyline.
Noted for its exploration of dark human desires and their consequences.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Fear' is not widely documented.
Ingrid Bergman, at the height of her fame, chose to star in this lesser-known Italian production, demonstrating her versatility and willingness to take on challenging roles outside of Hollywood.
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Ingrid Bergman is "Irene" married to "Albert" (Mathias Wieman) but has been having an affair with the much younger "Erich" (Kurt Kreuger). The relentlessness of the secret-keeping takes it's toll and "Irene" tries to end it all. Her secret ...
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