Synopsis: Ingmar Bergman made his screenwriting debut with this tale of sex, passion and (possibly) murder. A sadistic Latin teacher -- nicknamed "Caligula" by his long-suffering students -- takes particular pleasure in tormenting one pupil, the diligent Jan-Erik. But Jan-Erik has more on his... Ingmar Bergman made his screenwriting debut with this tale of sex, passion and (possibly) murder. A sadistic Latin teacher -- nicknamed "Caligula" by his long-suffering students -- takes particular pleasure in tormenting one pupil, the diligent Jan-Erik. But Jan-Erik has more on his mind than appeasing the professor: he's deeply involved in an affair with Bertha, an older woman with a taste for both men and liquor. Despite her unfaithful ways, Bertha falls in love with Jan-Erik and tells him that she's fearful of a stranger who seems to be following her everywhere. Then, one day, Jan-Erik enters Bertha's apartment only to discover her dead... in Caligula's presence. The grieving adolescent accuses Caligula of murder. But with no proof, it's a statement he may come to regret... [More]