More convincingly medieval than his breakthrough film The Seventh Seal, The Virgin Spring is a dark ballad of revenge balanced between Christianity and paganism. Max von Sydow's daughter is raped and murdered; he kills the culprits. On the surface a simple tale, but laden with intricate themes of guilt.
Rating: 4 / 10
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Neil Young & Crazy Horse: London O2 Arena, June 17, 2013
‘Even worse than Lou Reed. . .’
Keith Richards: "All experiments come to an end."
The Eagles: upcoming world tour "very well could be our last"
Bob Dylan announces UK tour dates
An encounter with Van Morrison
Morrissey announces live dates
The 22nd Uncut Playlist Of 2013
Paul Simonon: "Bob Dylan used to come to a lot of Clash shows"
Consider this the last in a short series of encounters with somewhat cantankerous sorts, following accounts in this space over the couple of weeks of meetings with Lou Reed and Gordon Lightfoot, both of which have stirred some passing interest and lively comment. Today’s subject is Van Morrison...
