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Seducing Ingrid Bergman — Chapter 1

  1. 1. A war photographer parachutes into Germany in March 1945 with the 17th Airborne Division, capturing the chaos of the jump and the danger of landing under fire.
  2. 2. During the jump, paratroopers are killed by machine gunners when they become entangled in powerlines or hang helplessly in trees.
  3. 3. After landing, the photographer takes multiple rolls of film, capturing parachutes on wires, medics, and a transport plane, then stands motionless for four hours after discovering a minefield.
  4. 4. Ingrid Bergman wins the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in 'Gaslight' at the 1945 ceremony, feeling both exhilarated and exposed.
  5. 5. After the ceremony, Ingrid's husband Petter is quiet and reserved, urging her to leave early, which leaves her feeling flat despite her win.
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