Persona (1967): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Persona is a 1967 drama thriller directed by Ingmar Bergman, starring Bibi Andersson, Liv Ullmann and Margaretha Krook. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $90,813 worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Foreign Actress at the BAFTA 1968. Critics gave it 86 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Ingmar Bergman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lopert Pictures Corporation
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Persona About?
The premise of Persona without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Five individuals, each facing deep personal challenges, find themselves drawn together by their strong faith. Their journeys become intertwined as they confront moments of doubt and despair, questioning their beliefs and searching for meaning in a world filled with uncertainty. They seek solace and understanding as they navigate complex emotional landscapes and strive to reaffirm their convictions.
Persona Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- mute character
- experimental film
- intercepted letter
- minimal cast
- meta film
- silence
- patient
- torn photograph
- reading a letter
- monologue
- actress
- nurse
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- beach
- repeated scene
- dual personality
- sex talk
- existentialism
- symbolism
- breaking the fourth wall
- avant garde
- surrealism
- broken glass
- psychiatry
- lesbian
- motherhood
- nihilism
- reference to abortion
- mother son estrangement
- nurse patient relationship
- reference to vietnam war
- husband wife estrangement
- apathy
- role reversal
- reference to group sex
- nurse slaps a patient
- identity
- fight between two women
- medical
- one location
- incommunicability
- sleepless night
- rocky beach
- reference to electra
- sweden
- female protagonist
- alienation
- extreme close up
- violence
- confession
- beach house
Persona Cast
Bibi Andersson leads the cast, with Liv Ullmann and Margaretha Krook. Directed by Ingmar Bergman; 5 actors are credited in all.
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Director Ingmar Bergman
Also Starring in Persona
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More films directed by Ingmar Bergman, best-rated first: The Seventh Seal, Wild Strawberries, The Magician and Through a Glass Darkly.
Persona Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Persona 86 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 86 Metascore
User score 8.0
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TMDB 82% User score
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Persona Plot Summary
What happens in Persona from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Persona opens with a series of vivid and striking images emanating from camera equipment and projectors, showcasing a fusion of brief yet impactful cinematic moments. These glimpses include profound imagery such as a crucifixion, an erect penis, the unsettling sight of a tarantula spider, and scenes from a comedic silent film reel previously introduced in Ingmar Bergman’s Prison, which depicts a man who is pursued by Death and Satan. A particularly haunting moment features a young boy awakening in a hospital surrounded by corpses, engrossed in Michail Lermontov’s A Hero of Our Time (“Vår Tids Hjälte” in the film), his gaze fixated on the indistinct faces of both Elisabet and Alma.
Full summary
The whole story of Persona, scene by scene
Persona Box Office
Persona grossed $90,813 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$90.8K
- International
- $90.6K
Persona Awards & Nominations
Persona earned 1 award nomination, including Best Foreign Actress at the BAFTA 1968.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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BAFTA 1968 1 nomination- Nominated Best Foreign Actress – Bibi Andersson
Persona Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Persona.
How Well Do You Know Persona?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the profession of the character Elisabet Vogler?
Cars in Persona
4 cars on screen, including the Scania-Vabis and the 1962 Volvo Amazon Herrgårdsvagn.
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1958 Renault 4CV Background role -
1964 Renault Dauphine Background role
Persona Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “性格” and “人物”.
- Also known as
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- 性格
- 人物
- Kinematografi
- Έρωτες Χωρίς Φραγμό
- Erotes horis fragmo
- Persona - naisen naamio
- 페르소나
- Персона
- Şəxsiyyət Maskası
- Quando Duas Mulheres Pecam
- 假面
- פרסונה
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- Περσόνα
- Naisen naamio - Persona
- Persona - sonate for to
- 仮面/ペルソナ
- پرسونا
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Persona FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Persona, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Persona?
Persona runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Persona released?
Persona was released on March 6, 1967.
Who directed Persona?
Persona was directed by Ingmar Bergman.
More films by Ingmar Bergman Who is in the cast of Persona?
Persona stars Bibi Andersson, Liv Ullmann and Margaretha Krook, among 5 credited actors.
How much did Persona make at the box office?
Persona grossed $90,813 worldwide.
How is Persona rated?
Persona has 86 on Metacritic and 82% on TMDB.
Was Persona nominated for any awards?
Persona received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Persona have a post-credit scene?
No. Persona has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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