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1966-10-18 Not Rated Persona

Persona

Ingmar Bergman's most personal and original film

Release Date: 1966-10-18

Rating: 8.2 / 10

Runtime: 83 mins

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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Runtime

83 minutes

Release Date

1966-10-18

Budget

$0

Box Office Earnings

$0

Production Companies

SF Studios,

Cast and Crew Members

Crew Members

Bo Arne Vibenius
Bo Arne Vibenius Assistant Director
Lenn Hjortzberg
Lenn Hjortzberg Assistant Director
Ingmar Bergman
Ingmar Bergman Screenplay

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  • John Doe's avatar

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    Rating: 7/10

    "This is one of my favourite Bergman films that darkly and potently showcases the skills of two women at the top of their game. "Elisabeth" (Liv Ullmann) is an acclaimed stage actress who, mid-performance, is struck dumb. Nobody is quite sure what has caused this, but a nurse is duly hired to take care of her. "Alma" (Bibi Andersson) arrives and soon comes to believe that the silence of her charge is her choice. She simply doesn't want to talk! Devoid of visitors, "Alma" constantly chatters to "Elisabeth" and a bond starts to develop between the two, outwardly profoundly different, women that challenges both of their preconceived ideas of the other. The latter is keen to emulate the former, the former is ultimately keen to prevent her new friend from doing precisely that. Why? What might have caused "Elisabeth" to take such an impenetrable refuge? Essentially this two hander is a monologue; there is precious little by way of contribution from anyone else as the characterisations intensify and the story becomes one of attrition, to an extent, but of cruelty - and of evaluating the sources and causes of cruelty, as well as providing us with a poignantly sensitive look at intimacy and maybe even optimism. I'm certain that there are other depths and allegorical aspects to this that I didn't necessarily appreciate, but unlike with many of this director's films, I found the personas represented here to have more relevance and humanity that in many of his previous works. Coupled with the condensed nature of the storytelling, a strongly complementary score and some effective outdoor cinematography this makes for a compelling film to watch."

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the runtime of the Persona ?

The movie is approximately 83 minutes long.

What is the Persona's release date?

1966-10-18 marks the official release date of the movie.

What genre is the Persona?

The movie belongs to the Drama genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.

Who are the main actors in the Persona?

The lead actors include Bibi Andersson , Liv Ullmann , and Margaretha Krook , among others.

Who directed Persona?

The movie was directed by Bo Arne Vibenius Lenn Hjortzberg

What is the Persona's budget?

The movie had an estimated budget of $0 .

How much did Persona movie earn at the box office?

A Cinderella Story grossed an estimated $0 at the box office.

What are some production companies behind the Persona movie?

Major production companies include SF Studios .

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