Year: 1966
Country: Sweden
Director: Ingmar Bergman
Cast: Bibi Andersson, Liv Ullmann, Margaretha Krook, Gunnar Björnstrand
Genre: drama
Runtime: 85 min.
Age: 16+
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. Alma eventually confesses her secrets to a seemingly sympathetic Elisabeth and finds that her own personality is being submerged into Elisabeth's persona.
Awards & Festivals:
BAFTA Award Nomination – Best Foreign Actress
Guldbagge Award – Best Film, Best Actress
National Society of Film Critics Award, USA – Best Film, Best Director, Best Actress