Persona

Name: Persona
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2019-06-20

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Storyline

This short documentary film is a poetic and intimate portrait of two drag queens in Mexico City, Bárbara Durango & Tiresias , who narrate their story of coming into themselves and how their families and friends reacted.

Trailers

Official Trailer

DirectorDominique Caballero

ReleasedJun 20, 2019

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

Not disclosed

Parental guideNot rated

Reviews

8 reviews · 7 critics

7 fresh · 0 rotten

Critics consensus

“Arguably Bergman's finest film, Persona explores the human condition with intense curiosity, immense technical skill, and beguiling warmth.”

91% TomatometerRotten Tomatoes

Susan Sontag

RTSight & SoundMay 3, 2024

A succession of ever more difficult and rewarding films has turned up in recent years. But that good fortune releases nobody who cares about films from acclaiming work as original and triumphant as Persona.

Kevin Maher

RTThe Times (UK)Jul 14, 2023

... A nifty, stylish and unforgettable hour and a half.

David Jenkins

RTLittle White LiesJan 2, 2018

Hardcore surrealism is rarely this enjoyable.

Fico Cangiano

RTCineXpress PodcastAug 1, 2024

A quintessential example of avant-garde cinema. Bergman's influential film holds so much more than one initially thinks. [Full review in Spanish]