Persona (1966)
Ingmar Bergman's most personal and original film.
- Released
- Runtime 1h 25m
- Director Ingmar Bergman
- Genres Drama
- Rating 8.1/10 (2,481 votes)
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.
Cast
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Bibi Andersson
as Alma
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Liv Ullmann
as Elisabet Vogler
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Margaretha Krook
as The Doctor
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Gunnar Björnstrand
as Herr Vogler
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Jörgen Lindström
as Elisabet's Son (uncredited)
- Thích Quảng Đức as Self - burning monk (archive footage)
Crew
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Ingmar Bergman
Director
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Sven Nykvist
Director of Photography
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Ulla Ryghe
Editor
- Lars Johan Werle Original Music Composer
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Ingmar Bergman
Producer
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Ingmar Bergman
Screenplay
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