Review of Persona (1966) by Sylvester K — 18 Aug 2013
A psychological drama revolving around two women on an isolated seaside house, one is a successful actress who suddenly stopped talking for unknown reason and the other is a nurse assigned to care for her.
The nurse grew close to the actress and shared her dark and passionate secret to the actress. However, she discovered the actress thought of it as being quite amusing. Both women began to suffer to from psychological issues and eventually folie à deux.
I love Persona, partly because it's unique, has minimalist setting, high contrast of lighting and surrealistic imagery. There are many ways to interpret the film, it's quite difficult even thinking it through a psychological point of view.
Persona is certainly one of Ingmar Bergman's greatest films, the acting was superb as well. Probably too artistic and incomprehensible for some, but repeated viewing may shed light on those individuals.
This review of Persona (1966) was written by Sylvester K on 18 Aug 2013.
Persona has generally received very positive reviews.
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