Shot during the making of Fanny and Alexander, this feature-length documentary presents extended behind-the-scenes material from rehearsals and filming sessions, with Bergman at work staging scenes and directing performances. The film focuses on the practical process of production, including collaboration with the principal cast and key crew members such as cinematographer Sven Nykvist and on-set documentarian Arne Carlsson.

Ingmar Bergman
as Self

Sven Nykvist
as Self

Daniel Bergman
as Self

Allan Edwall
as Self

Ewa Fröling
as Self

Erland Josephson
as Self

Gunnar Björnstrand
as Self

Lars Karlsson
as Self

Peter Schildt
as Self

Gunn Wållgren
as Self