Persona Budget
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Synopsis
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.
What is known about the production of Persona?
"Persona," a drama released in 1966, was directed by Ingmar Bergman and stars Bibi Andersson, Liv Ullmann. The production budget has not been publicly disclosed, though SF Studios produced the film, making it a notable entry in the drama landscape whose financial details remain private.
Key Budget Allocation Categories
While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a drama production like this include:
- Casting: Bergman had planned to cast Andersson and Ullmann in The Cannibals, a large project he abandoned after becoming ill, but he still hoped to pair them in a project.
- Filming & Locations: Principal photography took place on the island of Fårö (including Langhammars, with its rauks in the background, and Bergman's property at Hammars)
- Post-Production: The screenplay called for a "close-up of Alma with a strange resemblance to Elisabet".
What were the major cost factors in Persona?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Persona."
- Casting: Casting is one of the primary cost drivers in drama productions of this scale.
- Filming: Filming & Locations is one of the primary cost drivers in drama productions of this scale.
- Post-Production: Post-Production is one of the primary cost drivers in drama productions of this scale.
Persona Production History
Bergman had planned to cast Andersson and Ullmann in The Cannibals, a large project he abandoned after becoming ill, but he still hoped to pair them in a project. Ullmann said that she began to be cast in Bergman's films beginning with the mute character, Elisabet: "It was because my face could say what he wanted to say. That made me the one he wanted to work with ...
Principal photography took place on the island of Fårö (including Langhammars, with its rauks in the background, and Bergman's property at Hammars) Although the scene where Alma describes her orgy was in the screenplay, Andersson said in 1977 that Bergman had been advised to remove it from the film. She insisted that it be shot, volunteering to alter dialogue she felt was too obviously written by a man. The scene took two hours to shoot, using close-ups of Ullmann and Andersson in single takes.
Awards and Recognition
Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award8 wins & 4 nominations total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Persona (1966)?
The production budget has not been publicly disclosed.
How much did Persona (1966) earn at the box office?
Box office figures are not publicly available.
Was Persona (1966) profitable?
Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.
What were the biggest costs in producing Persona?
Specific cost breakdowns are not publicly available.
How does Persona's budget compare to similar drama films?
Without a confirmed budget, comparison is not possible.
Did Persona (1966) go over budget?
There are no widely reported accounts of significant budget overruns for this production. However, studios rarely disclose precise budget overrun figures publicly. The reported production budget reflects the final estimated cost.
What awards did Persona (1966) win?
Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award8 wins & 4 nominations total.
Who directed Persona and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Ingmar Bergman, written by Ingmar Bergman, shot by Sven Nykvist, with music by Lars Johan Werle, edited by Ulla Ryghe.
Where was Persona filmed?
Persona was filmed in Sweden. Principal photography took place on the island of Fårö (including Langhammars, with its rauks in the background, and Bergman's property at Hammars) Although the scene where Alma describes her orgy was in the screenplay, Andersson said in 1977 that Bergman had been advised to remove it from the film. She insisted that it be shot, volunteering to alter dialogue she felt was too obviously written by a man. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
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