Review of Persona (2008) by Lexie D — 14 Jan 2008

If you watch this film, you will see why I consider Ingmar Bergman the God of filmmaking.

This review of Persona (2008) was written by Lexie D on 14 Jan 2008.

Persona has generally received positive reviews.

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