The film shows four women moving in a crowded, closed room to the music of Monteverdi. They represent women living by passing on a role that is passed down to them for generations. Two of the dancers are damned souls, the third dancer is death, and the fourth a child born free, but forced into the other's female roles. (25 min)
Director: Ingmar Bergman
Choreograper: Donya Feuer
Cinematographer: Sven Nykvist
English sub-titles.