Review of Persona (1966) by Qi Z — 25 Sep 2016

A psychological horror story of bleakness and exploitation of one and others.

This review of Persona (1966) was written by Qi Z on 25 Sep 2016.

Persona has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Pauline Kael (368) for New Yorker (1,403) on 06 Apr 2016

Ingmar Bergman's best film, I suppose, though it's still fairly tedious and overloaded with avant-garde cliches…

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By Cody C (666) on 13 May 2016

An avant-garde opening sequence of images, some disturbing, immediately sets the tone for this movie, as Bergman seems to say he will challenge…

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By David W (2,010) on 26 Sep 2017

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By Yi L (49) on 11 Feb 2018

A very unnerving film. Unique in so many ways. My first Bergman movie to boot. 1001 movies to see before you die…

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By Scott R (2,451) on 11 Feb 2018

A very unnerving film. Unique in so many ways. My first Bergman movie to boot. 1001 movies to see before you die…

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By Aman A (383) on 23 Feb 2016

This is defintely one of those movies that you need to read about after to get it…

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By Indi V (217) on 26 Dec 2015

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By David Jenkins (910) for Little White Lies (3,136) on 02 Jan 2018

Hardcore surrealism is rarely this enjoyable…

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This movie is the biggest wtf have I just seen ever. Cinematography and acting are amazing…

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