*Ilsa Lund is the deuteragonist of the classic film Casablanca.

She was portrayed by Ingrid Bergman.

Ilsa Lund, as portrayed by Ingrid Bergman, is a character in the film Casablanca. She is known for being a loyal wife to Victor Laszlo and a former lover of Rick Blaine. Ilsa's character is described as both emotionally complex and somewhat detached, with her actions and words often leading to ambiguity about her true feelings. Key aspects of Ilsa Lund's character: Loyalty to her husband: Ilsa is deeply committed to her husband, Victor Laszlo, a resistance fighter, and is willing to sacrifice her own desires for his safety and the freedom of those he is fighting for. Past love with Rick: Ilsa had a strong romantic relationship with Rick Blaine in Paris, before she learned that Victor Laszlo was still alive. This past love continues to stir within her, even though she is now married to Victor. Emotional detachment: Ilsa can appear cold and distant, making it difficult to understand her true thoughts and feelings. Her actions, such as leaving Rick in Paris, are sometimes viewed as calculated and detached, rather than passionate. Reserved personality: She is described as reserved and poised, which further adds to her air of mystery and makes it difficult to decipher her true emotions. Music as a memory trigger: The song "As Time Goes By" holds significant meaning for Ilsa, as it reminds her of her past relationship with Rick and the changes that time has brought. Ilsa's character is a central element of Casablanca's narrative, contributing to its themes of love, duty, and sacrifice. Her presence in the film creates a complex and ambiguous situation that forces Rick to make difficult choices.

Grew up… in Oslo, Norway, during easier times before the outbreak of World War II.

Living… with her husband, Victor Laszlo. Their marriage hasn’t been easy; at one point, Victor was arrested and rumored to be dead. But they have been reunited and are living together in Casablanca – a place they are finding out is the den of villainy.

Profession… member of the Resistance to the German Nazis. That’s why they have come to Casablanca. It’s run by the Vichy government, which is secretly run by the Nazis. The Nazis know they're there, and what's worse, the one person who might able to help them get out is her former lover, Rick, who owns the most popular nightclub in town.

Interests… music. One particular song, As Time Goes By, holds a lot of meaning for her. As she says to the piano player, “Play it, Sam. Play As Time Goes By.” Seeing Rick again has made her realize how much things change with time.

Relationship Status… complicated. Isla loves her husband Victor, but seeing Rick has brought back the feelings and passions they used to share. Isla met Rick in Paris when she thought Victor was dead. She and Rick had an intense chemistry between them, but Isla ended things abruptly when she found out Victor was still alive.

Challenge… being torn between two men. Sure, she loves Victor's bold, selfless heroism, but she did deeply fall in love with Rick in Paris. At one point she must choose between the two loves of her life – the streetwise Rick and the headstrong Victor. But that is certainly not the hardest challenge she is facing. With danger lurking behind every corner in seedy Casablanca, can she manage to get out for good and escape this long war?*