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Persona

Persona

Ingmar Bergman's most personal and original film.

19668.11h 24m

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.

Directed by Ingmar Bergman
Written by Ingmar Bergman
Produced by Ingmar Bergman
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Top Cast

Bibi Andersson

Bibi Andersson

Alma

Liv Ullmann

Liv Ullmann

Elisabet Vogler

Margaretha Krook

Margaretha Krook

The Doctor

Gunnar Björnstrand

Gunnar Björnstrand

Herr Vogler

Jörgen Lindström

Jörgen Lindström

Elisabet's Son (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

dreamsnurseconfessionidentity crisismental breakdownbetrayalmuteblack and whitepatientpsychiatrysubmergedmysteriousinstitutiondual personalitystage actressdualitydissociative identitiesempathetic

About Persona

Persona is a drama film released in 1966 exploring themes of dreams, nurse, confession, identity crisis, mental breakdown, betrayal. Directed by Ingmar Bergman, it stars Bibi Andersson, Liv Ullmann, Margaretha Krook. 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.

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