The Serpent's Egg [1977, Ingmar Bergman] -

Abel Rosenberg ( David Carradine ), a Jewish-American circus acrobat, discovers his brother has committed suicide.

Unemployed and struggling with alcoholism, Abel seeks refuge with his former sister-in-law, Manuela ( Liv Ullmann ), a cabaret performer. The Serpent's Egg [1977, Ingmar Bergman]

While attempting to survive the city’s mounting anti-Semitism and violence, Abel takes a job at a clinic run by Professor Hans Vergérus . He soon uncovers horrific human experiments intended to manipulate and control the human psyche—the "poisoning" that drove his brother to madness. 2. Key Themes and Symbols The Serpent's Egg - Ingmar Bergman Abel Rosenberg ( David Carradine ), a Jewish-American

The story is set in during a single week in November 1923 —a period characterized by hyperinflation, mass unemployment, and societal despair. He soon uncovers horrific human experiments intended to

Directed by Ingmar Bergman , The Serpent's Egg is a psychological thriller and historical drama that serves as a grim meditation on the socio-political decay that preceded the rise of Nazism in Germany. It is notable as Bergman’s only major Hollywood-backed production, filmed during his self-imposed exile from Sweden following a legal dispute with tax authorities. 1. Plot Overview