Drama · Sweden · 1966 · 1h 24m

Persona

Persona poster
Director
Ingmar Bergman
Cast
Bibi Andersson as Alma Liv Ullmann as Elisabet Vogler Margaretha Krook as The Doctor Gunnar Björnstrand as Herr Vogler Jörgen Lindström as Elisabet's Son (uncredited)
Crew
Sven Nykvist — Director of Photography Ulla Ryghe — Editor Lars Johan Werle — Original Music Composer Ingmar Bergman — Screenplay Ingmar Bergman — Story Ingmar Bergman — Producer
Tagline

Ingmar Bergman's most personal and original film.

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Persona — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
dreamsnurseconfessionidentity crisismental breakdownbetrayalmuteblack and whitepatientpsychiatrysubmergedmysterious
Key Collaborators
Ingmar Bergman Director Sven Nykvist Director of Photography Ulla Ryghe Editor Lars Johan Werle Original Music Composer Ingmar Bergman Screenplay Ingmar Bergman Story Ingmar Bergman Producer Bibi Lindström Production Design Mago Costume Design
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