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Persona (1966)
Directed by Ingmar Bergman
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Overview
A young nurse, Alma, is put in charge of Elisabeth Vogler: an actress who is seemingly healthy in all respects, but will not talk. As they spend time together, Alma speaks to Elisabeth constantly, never receiving any answer.
Length 83 minutes
Actors
Bibi Andersson | Liv Ullmann | Margaretha Krook | Gunnar Björnstrand | Jörgen Lindström
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/19/2025 | TV | Blu-ray | Owned | 9.5 stars |
| (Average) 9.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
Bergman goes avant-garde. This is an amazing film and one of the most analyzed/debated in cinema history. Everyone has their own interpretations (are the two women the same person?, etc.) and I don’t pretend to understand it all. But, half a century later, it’s still a mesmerizing work.
The b&w cinematography, and the use of close-ups, is sublime, and some of the imagery has become iconic. This is certainly one of the 2 or 3 greatest films in Bergman’s career. Bibi Andersson and Liv Ullmann (her first film for Bergman) are superb.
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