SWEDEN · 1966

Persona

Ingmar Bergman
European Art Cinema dreams nurse black and white betrayal mental breakdown mute identity crisis confession
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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.

Year1966
CountrySweden
DirectorIngmar Bergman
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Persona Sweden · 1966
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