The Image Makers (2000): cast, story & where to watch

2000 · Film · ★ 6.3

The Image Makers poster

Released in 2000, The Image Makers is a drama and tv movie film directed by Ingmar Bergman, running about 99 minutes.

What it’s about. The Image Makers is a 2000 Swedish television play directed by Ingmar Bergman and written by Per Olov Enquist. The drama is set in the year 1920 at Filmstaden where the film director Victor Sjöström is shooting the film The Phantom Carriage, an adaptation of Selma Lagerlöf's novel Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness! Accompanied by actress Tora Teje and film photographer Julius Jaenzon, he has now invited the book's authoress to take a first look at some early scenes.

Who’s in it. The Image Makers stars Lennart Hjulström as Victor Sjöström, Anita Björk as Selma Lagerlöf, Elin Klinga as Tora Teje and Carl Magnus Dellow as Julius Jaenzon, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Image Makers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Image Makers page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Image Makers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Image Makers (2000)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Image Makers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Image Makers worth watching?
The Image Makers holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Image Makers?
The Image Makers stars Lennart Hjulström, Anita Björk, Elin Klinga, Carl Magnus Dellow and Henry 'Nypan' Nyberg.
When was The Image Makers released?
The Image Makers was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.