Pictures from a set can never be anything else than just that.
The secret processes and the created magic can only be sensed.
You're looking at a photoalbum. Entertaining and interesting.
The day before it starts. We are all excited and nervous.
Here you are Fanny.
-That's Fanny, and that's... -Eva, isn't it?
This might sound strange, but is that the way I really wrote it?
I'm only a director. I have a marerial, and I use it.
And from there you have to take it. So nice that the actors take over.
-Do you understand what I mean? -I have to start reading!
The first day is always horrible, We started with something easy.
One, two, three!
-What do you think? Is that..? -My ears are ringing.
You are all wearing sandals I see. Maybe you will slip here?
What do you think? Could we try without them on?
But please keep them on while you're not playing, ok?
It's better without sandals.
Can we please check for nails here before we start?
This is..!
Wait. Stop!
The prepared pillow lies here.
You just pick it up and strike it to Alexander's head.
But it will have to wait until we shoot for real.
-So, I'm not having any pillow? -Yes, but you'll lose it.
Nobody gets hurt, ok? Sure?
Ok. We'll try this slowly once.
Can I sit here, so I don't have to run in and out?
Ok. I just want to tell you how it's set up at the moment.
The teddybear is in the foreground. It's a wide shot...
..and if the servants all come a little sooner I can pan across and back.
Let's do... Wait, Let's think about this.
I will call you... Wait, let's see.
-Wanna use a signal light? -No, it's not necessary.
Just a press of a button and we'll have a light.
I'll yell "now" when it's time for you to open the door.
-Just wait for a second more. -So I'll skip "one, two, three"?
No, when they're in...
Isn't it enough for you seeing them leave? That's your cue!
We'll try that. You'll enter when I call you.
Quiet!
Quiet... Begin!
Now!
Out!
Thank you! Very good.
You have to shout synchronously.
How did it look?
I came across too early, so maybe they entered a tad late.
Ok, let me see it from your angle. I couldn't really get it from here.
-Let's do a take then shall we? -What if her wig falls off?
Never mind that.
The outdoors scenes turned out great. We got great help from Uppsala.
We had to redecorate the streets and squares the best we could.
You start over there. I don't know if it's all the way back there.
-And I will sell fish? -Yes.
You're buying the fish, The maid is sick.
That was the thing that turned me into the hunchback I am today.
-Have you been to make-up yet? -No.
-What if we... -Does he need make-up?
-Yes, in my forehead. -Yes, you're right. Hurry!
-You have to have a customer. -I wasn't given one.
You will. Just a moment! But you know how to do this?
-Yes I do. -Even if I ask you to behead it?
You don't know what is going on. You are here every day.
Eventhough there are thousands of people here.
Quiet!
Camera!
Action!
Thank you! Everybody back again, thanks!
Bertil!
That was good. On the previous take you looked happier.
You didn't look happy on this one.
The priest got mad when we wanted to remove his Tv antenna.
Maybe he used is as his contact to god?
This is the moment!
Quiet!
-Camera? -Yes.
Camera! Wait a moment.
-We're waiting for the sun. -It's just a matter of seconds!
Camera!
Action!
Thanks. Everybody back. Once again!
-On more take! -This girl needs a scarf.
A dark one!
Ingmar is not in frame. This will be taken out in the editing.
You can be seated in the carriage now.
Keep an eye on the sun, Lasse.
We have alot to talk about.
We'll take a long lunch, and we'll meet...
-Well, we're not done here yet. -Maybe we'll have to skip lunch.
-Yes, We have one more take, right? -And that one is almost the same.
-Same square at least? -Now he's pissed.
He wants to be up there. He says we talked about that.
I can't remember.
But we just decided it should be here. We just talked about it.
-Mr Nykvist? -We agreed Sven and I.
-Agreed on what? -We were standing here.
-Supposed to be here. -Not in the street like that.
-So, are we supposed to be here? -Yes.
The director had planned a cat, two horses, a carriage-
-and an actor to interact.
No!
It was impossible.
How was it? Did the sun move?
It's a wrap everyone!
"Sceneri" is the symbiosis of the movements of camera & actors.
We want Fürstenberg and Emilie in here.
-Take this! -Almas kettle!
He should have a book to read.
Get rid of the cane.
Give it here.
Alma should have a kettle. No, without the tray.
Like that, Yes. And a coffee cup as well.
-With any coffee inside? -Leave it for now.
You can wear it in your sleeve.
I'll fix it later.
This is complicated. I have to think.
Let's begin over here.
He should have a book. Find him a book.
12 Actors in a very individual and detailed activity.
When she's here...
You'll open the door.
And you let out the Doctor. Lydia is still inside.
And dr Fürstenberg comes out.
You have met already. Just nod your head discreetly.
It's just been an hour or so.
Start moving over here... You may take her hand.
Like that, yes. Then approach the people here.
That's when you come out.
You walk...Wait! And you enter the other room.
You're confused. Stand here and look around you.
Then walk back to the room again, and lock the door after you.
You stand up. Just to hear what he has to say.
That's when you come forth and offer him coffee.
You pour it, but remain in this position overhearing their chat.
Then we need a sign for Lydia to come out.
She is crying. Big time.
You run... Pass them like this.
Once more, Gunn.
That's it. We'll fix that later. Go ahead!
Fixate on her as she walks towards the door.
Forgive me, I didn't say "now".
You have to look at her as well, and maybe reach out like this?
Like he wanted to touch her, but couldn't. She's mad at him.
He has allowed himself to be a total failure.
Begin! Now!
Stop!
Bengan! The sliding door doesn't work.
When Dr. Fürstenberg comes out you turn towards him.
Like that. Yes. That's better. Is that okay for you?
Come out of the room and walk towards them.
Just like that. And she...
Like so... That's correct, Yes. And then Alma leaves.
Alma comes out this way when the kettle is empty.
Around here, and exit over there.
And... Please begin, Petra!
-Lydia -Lydia! Here she comes.
Lydia is running.
She pays no attention to the children. And then Petra..
Like that, and put it down.
-That works doesn't it? -Yes, excellent.
This is what the scene looked like. It took 3 hours to finish.
-What's the verdict? -It's a matter of hours.
-Is he in pain? -No, he sleeps alot.
You two! Go to the kitchen. There's bread and cocoa for you.
A camera movement should never be noticeable.
Sven and I disagree on how to acheive this.
You can stand up now. And walk away.
-It's of course... -That small camera movement...
-The tilt. -You have to live with it.
It's not my problem. It's easily done.
But if she appears in almost the same place-
-where Ewa exits...
That's not very good. This was very good.
-I don't understand what you mean. -Listen up.
Ewa is over here. The camera is straight, like this.
Then she comes here. Then you have to tilt it.
She can't be placed behind her. That would look weird.
-In line for something. -I thought "at the same time".
Yes, but not from behind her.
You will have to tilt it.
I don't understand your point. I would like to...
Ewa, come here!
Gunn, please stand over there.
Now she's standing. That's the cue for Gunn to start.
And you leave. Like that. That's good.
It's important that you won't catch the top of her head.
-Thanks! -Please hold your positions?
Gunn, a tad earlier please. Just a second or so.
You can begin a tad earlier.
-When she's sitting already? -No, by the time she's standing.
-Oh, I was scared to death! -Don't forget this now.
I won't.
-How does it look? -Great.
Lasse, you were on the spot, but maybe the transition...
Let's try it one more time.
Fanny. One more take.
When you're sitting over here, and you come to get them...
Take them in your arms.
Thanks! Excellent. Without it being too weird.
-And you got a clean shot of Gunn? -Yes.
You were a bit late. Just a tad earlier. I'll show you.
When she's getting the kids, Gunn is in frame already?
Let's do this!
Thanks!
The Bishop sympathizes
The wall over there...
And that chandelier... And the black too.
Down to here. And remove that.
This as well.
Ok, That's good.
Leave some headroom.
It's that chandelier...
Really?
Let's do this as we planned.
Stop here.
I'm nearsighted. I can't even see the mark.
Excuse me.
That's incorrect. Like that, Yes!
That's right. And take a bow.
And take Ewa with you.
Enter where she is now. Now, where is Gunn?
Gunn! Stand over there please.
-What was the framing like? -About here.
I just made it wider. Where are we? 25,30?
Make it a bit wider here. That's better.
And you go... Schh! Shut up kids!
Fanny! Walk towards Alexander.
Like that, Yes.
Whisper something in his ear. And grab his arm.
And then pull him towards you and whisper something awful.
..Around the bishop's wooden leg. Like that, Yes. That's good.
And you say...
Dear Emelie Ekdahl!
Words can be so unsufficient.
Like this. And we'll do a tilt here.
-You said to stop here. -No. Let's do a cross cut.
That's fine.
Too bad she walks out of frame. What's your position, dearest?
Let's see how it looks if we focus on him!
Once again.
Dear Emelie! Words can be so unsufficient.
I think that works.
Just another thing... A small adjustment on Ewa.
Let's all sit down!
Not to deep!
Dear Emilie Ekdahl...
Words are unsufficient.
The Baptism.
Hi, Monica.
Hi! On your old turf?
Since Ekdahls are keen on celebrating, there will be a hell of a party.
The party has lasted several hours and it's time for the cake.
You have all been eating and drinking and the mood is very joyful.
Everybody is blabbing, nobody hears anything.
Everybody is excited. Where is Jalle by the way?
Maybe he left? He has three pages to read through.
Ok. Let's start the festivities.
Yes!
On my mark! We'll take the chatter bit first.
-Can we eat now? -One moment, Yes!
One, two, three - Action!
Thanks! Very good.
Now, let's have the playback and the music.
Can we have playback, please? On my mark!
Action!
That was great. Shall we try a take? Quiet!
Please begin!
We, the Ekdahl family haven't been put on this earth to-
-try to see it through. Never believe we are just that.
We are not equipped with any instruments of exclusiveness.
It's better to avoid the big wholeness.
We should concentrate on the simple things in the small world.
We'll worship this small world. And make it grow.
And make the best out of it.
Suddenly, death approaches. And an abyss cracks open.
Suddenly a storm breaks out, and disaster strikes.
We know all that already, But we don't want to think about it.
We enjoy all the excuses we make up.
Without excuses you will go mad.
You have to understand people.
Otherwise you can neither love or hate them.
The Puppet Show
This is all great magic.
It makes you shiver.
You are thinking: Better go talk with mother.
Then sit up and observe the door.
No, now he disappeared.
Where do you want me to be?
-Over there. -Here?
No, first over there and then... No, lie down again.
And then raise your head.
That's fine, isn't it?
Do a close-up shot, and then he walks towards the door.
Cough!
Yes, that's good. You got me now, right?
I Reconstruct Memories From My Own Childhood.
It's A Peculiar Experience.
Put the doll inside.
Before that, sit like this.
With a sort of nauseous look.
Like that. Yes.
And now you're tired. Lie down.
And close your eyes.
You're thinking: "I have to go to my mother. My throat hurts"
Ok, you have to move there.
Pick up the doll.
And a sigh....
And back to the floor.
Close your eyes. Then look straight up..
..look up thinking: "I have to see my mother"
I Always Wanted To Become A Director.
Except For A Short Moment, When I Wanted To Be An Engineer.
Come here. You'll lie here.
Rest your head on your right arm.
Yes, that works.
-That's right. I forgot. -Sven, could you check this, please?
Do this instead of shutting the eyes. My mistake. Sorry!
And then you let go, and go to find your mother.
Don't do like this.
But rather like this.
Do you understand, Sven? Try this one more time.
With the figurine in your hand, observing it.
And then let go of it. Rise up.
Christmas Dinner.
Put this aside.
Like this, Sven.
This is an annual happening.
Everybody is excited. Like before a Bayreuth passion play.
It's a part of it. The expectations.
And everything erupts into a lavastream of consent.
Let's do it once more!
-You can give them the cue. -I did that, but nobody saw me.
You'll have to wait.
Spit out the almond. And shout: "I got the almond"
Stand up. Then show it to everybody.
Let's go through this once more. Stand up.
Like this. He holds it like that, Yes.
And he says: "A porridge rhyme" (Traditional Swedish rhyming verse)
-A porridge rhyme. -No, I think sitting down is better.
Everybody is talking, when you announce: "one moment"
One moment! A porridge rhyme!
-The porridge is like a stronghold.
-It's our food and joy.
-Misery and sorrow will be exchanged for gold.
-At last our hope will deploy!
Like that, Yes. And you keep talking.
Käbi is drunk as you all know. And then, Fanny shouts.
I got the almond. -I got the almond!
Long live the bride of the year!
Hooray, Hooray, Hooray, Hooray! -Hooray!
Like that! Do it five times.
I once had haemorrhoids, and my behind was bleeding.
It dripped down the toilet. And I remember thinking...
I've had something like it.
Begin!
A porridge rhyme!
-The porridge is like a stronghold.
-It's our food and joy.
-Misery and sorrow will be exchanged for gold.
-At last our hope will deploy!
-Well! -Look, I got the almond!
Long live the bride of the year
Hooray, Hooray, Hooray, Hooray!
No!
When they cheer for you, just stand there observing, right?
Look, I got the almond! Hooray, Hooray, Hooray, Hooray!
We can't spray that one. What kind of lamp is it?
Over there.