One of the most mysterious films ever made comes to In the Queue. Ingmar Bergman's first film to eschew the question of God's existence, Persona begins with a confounding sequence of seemingly unrelated images. One thing is certain, the images draw attention to the medium of filmmaking. The film quickly becomes about a nurse named Alma who cares for an actress named Elisabeth, who has taken a vow of silence. Slowly, these two women develop a powerful connection; Alma speaks and Elisabeth listens. A betrayal occurs, which spirals this film into emotional turmoil. Classic Bergman.
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