7.0
“Ingmar Bergman's most personal and original film.”
Persona (1966)
October 18, 19661h 24mSV
8.1
2.4K votes
Overview
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.
Director
Ingmar BergmanWriters
Where to Watch
Streaming availability for India
Free
Top Billed Cast
Status
Released
Original Language
Swedish
Budget
N/A
Revenue
$250K
Production Companies
SF Studios
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User Reviews
CinemaSerf
7.0This 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 simply doesn't want to talk! Devoid of visitors, "Alma" constantly chatters to "Elisabeth" and a bond starts to develop between the two, outwardly profoundly different, women that c…
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