Review of Persona (2008) by Lino V — 02 Nov 2007

Hypnotic and disturbing. Love the gorgeous b/w cinematography.

This review of Persona (2008) was written by Lino V on 02 Nov 2007.

Persona has generally received positive reviews.

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