Persona

"Ingmar Bergman's most personal and original film"

Mar 16 1967 Not Rated 1h 25m
Drama, Thriller

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.

Plot

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. Alma eventually confesses her secrets to a seemingly sympathetic Elisabeth and finds that her own personality is being submerged into Elisabeth's persona.

Written by

Ingmar Bergman

Directed by

Ingmar Bergman

Production Countries

Sweden

Production Companies

SF Studios

Languages

svenska

Awards

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award8 wins & 4 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
135,324
Average Rating
8 out of 10
Metascore
86
Popularity
NA