Review of Persona (1966) by Dan B — 07 Aug 2012

One of the most fascinating and gorgeous movies I've seen in my life.

This review of Persona (1966) was written by Dan B on 07 Aug 2012.

Persona has generally received very positive reviews.

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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 Tobias (1,684) for The Dissolve (1,478) on 09 Jul 2016

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By Art S (1,002) on 02 Oct 2015

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By Alex S (2,786) on 19 Dec 2015

Hands down one of the greatest films ever made, Ingmar Bergman's Persona is a bleak, but unbelievably insightful look at the human psyche filled…

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By Ahmed J (108) on 20 May 2017

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By Jayakrishnan R (1,070) on 19 May 2016

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