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Persona

DramaPsychological
1966·Directed by Ingmar Bergman·83 min
14.4s
average shot length
4.1
cuts per minute
342
shots
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Logline

A nurse caring for a mute actress finds their identities beginning to merge.

Director
Ingmar Bergman
Box Office
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Runtime
83 min

VISUAL STRATEGY: Primarily focused on Close Ups.

PACING:MEDITATIVE
MOTION:DYNAMIC & FLUID

Principal Cast

Bibi AnderssonLiv Ullmann

Visual Themes

identityBergmanpsychologicalexperimental

Film DNA

"Persona is a slow-burn drama with 342 shots and a 14.4s average shot length."

Visual style

PACINGFRENETIC
SLOW
COMPLEXITYMINIMAL
INTRICATE
This film’s visual complexity is 0% lower than the average for Drama.

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Analysis Conclusion

The SignatureA balanced film with a meditative editing style that intensifies during the Setup.

The TrendThe pacing decelerates during the confrontation, offering 81% longer shots than the setup.

Color DNAThe palette shifts between Neutral and Neutral, creating a dynamic visual atmosphere that mirrors the narrative arc.

Shot Scale

341 shots

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