The acclaimed Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgård has once again made a mark in the world of film and television at the age of 74. In 2025, he resumed his role as Luthen Rael in the second season of the successful Disney+ series, Andor, while also starring in Sentimental Value, a film by Norwegian director Joachim Trier that has been recognized with the Grand Jury Prize at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. The film will premiere in Spanish cinemas on December 5, 2025, following a successful run at festivals.
It doesn’t make you look good to be a convinced Nazi
Recently, Skarsgård participated as a guest at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in the Czech Republic, where he held a masterclass highlighting his career and reflecting on his film journey. During this event, the actor shared his intense opinions about his relationship with the famous filmmaker Ingmar Bergman, which has been considered complicated. Skarsgård did not hesitate to criticize the personality of the legendary director, stating that “he was not a very good person.”
In his statements, Skarsgård mentioned that Bergman was “manipulative” and revealed that he was “a Nazi during the war,” in addition to having cried at Hitler’s death. These claims are surprising, although not entirely new, as Bergman himself admitted in his autobiography, Laterna Magica, his youthful admiration for the dictator, a sentiment that changed upon learning about the atrocities of the Nazi regime.
Skarsgård’s words highlight the complex and often controversial figure of Bergman, whose influence on 20th-century cinema is undeniable, but whose personal opinions have sparked controversy. Thus, Skarsgård’s career continues to be enriched with deep reflections and impactful statements on his artistic journey.
