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Persona(1966)
Status: Released
Date: 1966-10-18
82%
2264 Votes
Time: 1h 24m
Ingmar Bergman's most personal and original film
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.
Languages: Swedish.
Countries:
Sweden
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: Persona
Top 5 Billed Cast
Bibi Andersson
Alma
Liv Ullmann
Elisabet Vogler
Margaretha Krook
The Doctor
Gunnar Björnstrand
Herr Vogler
Jörgen Lindström
Elisabet's Son (uncredited)
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