Review of Persona (2008) by Rorshach S — 05 Mar 2015

Persona is a brutally honest examination of human emotion.

This review of Persona (2008) was written by Rorshach S on 05 Mar 2015.

Persona has generally received positive reviews.

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By Caroline P (188) on 30 Nov 2016

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Bergman's best film - and perhaps the greatest ever made on the history of cinema - Persona dives into the complexities of human mind, exploring…

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