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81% Critic Match
Persona
“Ingmar Bergman's most personal and original film.”
8.1 / 10• 1966• 1h 25m•NR• Swedish
Drama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Bibi Andersson
Alma
Lead
Liv Ullmann
Elisabet Vogler
Margaretha Krook
The Doctor
Gunnar Björnstrand
Herr Vogler
Jörgen Lindström
Elisabet's Son (uncredited)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Ingmar Bergman's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Persona is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
