Persona

A masterpiece, pure and simple. I was a little worried that Persona wouldn’t live up to the hype, but it more than delivered. It continues the trend of my favorite movies being mindfucks but with an engaging plot. The acting is outstanding, both Bibi Andersson and Liv Ullmann give awe inspiring performances. The cinematography is really well done and I love how it feels like Alma is always cloaked in shadow and Elisabet is always bathed in light. It uses black and white to its fullest and looks amazing. But the best part of the movie is how it handles its themes of identity and societal perception. I genuinely feel really bad for Alma and Elisabet, as it feels like they are trapped in their roles as women. A beautiful movie. A must watch!