Saturday, 20th July 2024, 1:30pm – 4:30pm
What’s On 
Film Saturday: Persona (1966)
Date & Time
Join us to watch Persona (1966), introduced by SMSA member, Peter Rainey.
About the film:
Written and directed by Ingmar Bergman
Drama | 1hr 23min
Persona is a 1966 Swedish avant-garde psychological drama film written, directed, and produced by Ingmar Bergman and starring Bibi Andersson and Liv Ullmann. The story revolves around a young nurse named Alma (Andersson) and her patient, well-known stage actress Elisabet Vogler (Ullmann), who has suddenly stopped speaking. They move to a cottage, where Alma cares for Elisabet, confides in her, and begins having trouble distinguishing herself from her patient. (Wikipedia)
One of this century’s great works of art.” (Hubert Cohen, 1993)
Film Introduction & Closing Remarks
The screening will include an introduction and closing remarks by SMSA member, Peter Rainey.
This event will be held in person at the Henry Carmichael Theatre, Level 1, 280 Pitt Street Sydney.