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18/10/1966 Drama 1h 25m
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Ingmar Bergman's most personal and original film.

Overview

A young nurse, Alma, is put in charge of Elisabeth Vogler: an actress who is seemingly healthy in all respects, but will not talk. As they spend time together, Alma speaks to Elisabeth constantly, never receiving any answer.

  1. Ingmar Bergman

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Bibi Andersson

    Alma

  2. Liv Ullmann

    Elisabet Vogler

  3. Margaretha Krook

    The Doctor

  4. Gunnar Björnstrand

    Herr Vogler

  5. Jörgen Lindström

    Elisabet's Son (uncredited)

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Reviews

A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2023-08-06
This is one of my favourite Bergman films that darkly and potently showcases the skills of two women at the top of their game. "Elisabeth" (Liv Ullmann) is an acclaimed stage actress who, mid-performance, is struck dumb. Nobody is quite sure what has caused this, but a nurse is duly hired to take care of her. "Alma" (Bibi Andersson) arrives and soon comes to believe that the silence of her charge is her choice. She simply doesn't want to talk! Devoid of visitors, "Alma" constantly chatters to "Elisabeth" and a bond starts to develop between the two, outwardly profoundly different, women that c...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
Swedish

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$250,000.00

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