Ingmar Bergman's most personal and original film.
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.
Persona (1966) is a drama film directed by Ingmar Bergman, released on October 18, 1966 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Bibi Andersson, Liv Ullmann, Margaretha Krook and Gunnar Björnstrand. Viewers rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 2,475 ratings.
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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)
Thích Quảng Đức
as Self - burning monk (archive footage)
Directed by Ingmar Bergman, written by Ingmar Bergman and Ingmar Bergman, produced by Ingmar Bergman.
Average viewer score of 8.1/10 from 2,475 ratings.
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…
Reviewed on August 6, 2023
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Persona (1966) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Darkroom, HBO Max and Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Persona (1966) includes Bibi Andersson, Liv Ullmann, Margaretha Krook, Gunnar Björnstrand and Jörgen Lindström. The film was directed by Ingmar Bergman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Persona was released on October 18, 1966 and runs for 1h 25m.
Persona (1966) holds an average rating of 8.1 out of 10 from 2,475 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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