The Making of Fanny and Alexander (1984)
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.
Director: Ingmar Bergman
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Ingmar Bergman as Self |
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Sven Nykvist as Self |
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Daniel Bergman as Self |
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Allan Edwall as Self |
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Ewa Fröling as Self |
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Erland Josephson as Self |
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Gunnar Björnstrand as Self |
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Lars Karlsson as Self |
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Peter Schildt as Self |
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Gunn Wållgren as Self |
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Siv Ericks as Self |
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Bertil Guve as Self |
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Jan Malmsjö as Self |
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Stina Ekblad as Self |
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Börje Ahlstedt as Self |
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Pernilla Allwin as Self |
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Kristian Almgren as Self |
| Directing | Ingmar Bergman | Director |
| Camera | Arne Carlsson | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Sylvia Ingemarsson | Editor |