Review of Persona (2008) by Thomas P — 09 Nov 2016

Bergman touched wordless secrets that only the cinema can discover.

This review of Persona (2008) was written by Thomas P on 09 Nov 2016.

Persona has generally received 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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