Antonius Block — The Seventh Seal Character Profile

Antonius Block - The Seventh Seal

About Antonius Block

A disillusioned knight returning from the Crusades who challenges Death to a chess match to prolong his life. He seeks one meaningful deed, enjoys a moment of peace with Mia's strawberries, and ultimately stays behind to play chess, sacrificing himself to allow others to escape.

Character Facts

Played by
Max von Sydow
Appears in
The Seventh Seal (1957)
Role
Supporting

Relationships (5)

Explore the full interactive character relationship map of The Seventh Seal

More characters from The Seventh Seal