Persona
– A young nurse, Alma, is put in charge of Elisabeth Vogler: an actress who is seemingly healthy in al..
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.
16 Mar 1967
Swedish, English
Ingmar Bergman
Ingmar Bergman (story and screenplay)
Bibi Andersson, Liv Ullmann, Margaretha Krook, Gunnar Björnstrand
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.
Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 6 wins & 3 nominations.
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