Movie
Persona
Ingmar Bergman's most personal and original film.
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.
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Checked Sep 4, 2026
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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.
More about Persona
Cast
Bibi AnderssonAlma
Liv UllmannElisabet Vogler
Margaretha KrookThe Doctor
Gunnar BjörnstrandHerr Vogler
Jörgen LindströmElisabet's Son (uncredited)Credits
- Directed by
- Ingmar Bergman
- Written by
- Ingmar Bergman, Ingmar Bergman
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Swedish
- Box office
- $250K
Production
SF StudiosSweden
