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Persona

"Ingmar Bergman's most personal and original film."

October 18, 1966 1h 24m 8.1/10 (2,348 votes)

Originally released in 1966. Persona is a drama film. directed by Ingmar Bergman. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Bibi Andersson, Liv Ullmann, and Margaretha Krook

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 18, 1966 59 years ago
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Runtime 1h 24m 84 minutes total
User Rating 8.1/10 Excellent (2,348 votes)
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Language SV Original language
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Country Sweden Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
SV

Production Companies

  • SF Studios

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Persona about?

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, ...

Who directed Persona?

Persona was directed by Ingmar Bergman.

How long is Persona?

Persona has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).

When was Persona released?

Persona was released on October 18, 1966 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Persona?

The main cast of Persona includes Bibi Andersson, Liv Ullmann, Margaretha Krook, Gunnar Björnstrand, Jörgen Lindström.

Is Persona worth watching?

Persona has a user rating of 8.1/10 based on 2,348 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.