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Steve McQueen was influenced by Swedish director Ingmar Bergman, who directed films such as "The Seventh Seal" (1957), "Persona" (1966), and "Cries and Whispers" (1972). Bergman's films often explore themes of death, isolation, and the search for meaning in life. McQueen was drawn to Bergman's films because of their intensity and their focus on human emotions.